Baghdad or Bust: The Inside Story of Gulf War 2

by Mike Ryan

Overview

This is the true and compelling story of the sensationally successful joint US and UK campaign to liberate Iraq from the oppressive regime of Saddam Hussein from its conception to dramatic conclusion. The author describes the meticulous planning, and looks into the logistical and political problems. He also delves into those curses of modern warfare, friendly fire incidents and collateral damage

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473812086
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	01/24/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

Mike Ryan is a specialist of special forces in sea, land, air, and counter-revolutionary tactics.

Table of Contents

	Preface	6
	Dedication	6
	Acknowledgements	6
	Author's Note	6
	Operation Desert Storm - The 'Nintendo' War	7
	Introduction	9
	The Legacy of the First Gulf War	10
1.	The Case for War	12
2.	The Intelligence War	23
3.	'Shock and Awe'	35
4.	The Players	69
5.	Forces Involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom	105
6.	The War	120
7.	The Victory Speech	187
8.	The Conclusions	189
9.	The Difference Between the Two Gulf Wars	192
10.	Fallen Heroes	195
	Abbreviations	215
	Index	216