Product Description

The boldest tank dash in recent military history across hundreds of miles of scorching desert, the largest-ever use of targeted air missiles expressly calculated to "shock and awe", and the faltering battle to win hearts and minds are among the extraordinary features of the campaign to topple Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq. This comprehensive illustrated account, introduced by award-winning military historian John Keegan, lifts the lid on what really happened day by day during the conflict - from the failed initial strike on Saddam to the extraordinary toppling of his effigy in the heart of Baghdad. The 21 days that it took coalition forces to overcome organized opposition set new standards for warfare in the 21st century and raise fundamental questions about the direction of military capability in the future. The book contains: a day-by-day account of the war, divided into its key phases; first-hand reports from the field; the key pieces of technology and hardware, from the Apache helicopter to the 72-ton Abrams tank; the key players of the war; from leading generals to the soldier hostages; secret operations by the SAS and intelligence forces; the media and PR war; and a complete chronology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #718623 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-30
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 191 pages

The Times, June 25, 2003
'This book should be in the parcel addressed to Defence Secretary, Geoff Hoon.'

The Times, June 25, 2003
'Every line is as though applied by a subtle brush.'

Customer Reviews

The Best of the Early Books
This is the best of the early books on the war, factual with no hysteria and a good selection of photographs. Dont buy this if you are looking for anti or pro-war justification. But do buy it if you want a good no nonsense account of the war, it is a far better buy than the book by the BBC reporters.

One of the best books about the war
I bought this through the Daily Telegraph and was really impressed by the book. The book is really well presented with loads of good pictures that really capture the war. The text is also really good, and very exciting. It paints a very good picture of the what happened and goes into lots of detail about the Brits. In fact my only criticism is that perhaps the Brits get too much mention as it makes it seem like we did everything and the Yanks just came along...
If you want a really good, easy-to-read but informative book about the war, this would suit you really well.