The Gulf War: A Captivating Guide to the United States-Led Persian Gulf War against Iraq for Their Invasion and Annexation of Kuwait

by Captivating History

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Gulf War, then keep reading... Free History BONUS Inside! The late 1980s and early 1990s were times of significant changes. The Cold War was nearing its end as communism was slowly unraveling, new cyber and communication technologies were becoming more widespread, media was becoming more important and diverse, the economy was steadily growing in most parts of the world, and right-wing political parties and movements were gaining popularity across the globe. Amid all of those changes, a short but impactful war between the United States, aided by several allies, and Iraq occurred. Today it is known by many names, like the First Iraq War, Kuwait War, and, most commonly, the Gulf War or the First Gulf War. It was a rather short conflict, lasting just shy of seven months between late 1990 and early 1991. Yet it was still rather impactful as it showcased several essential innovations and changes in political and technological aspects of warfare, some of which are still part of modern conflicts. The Gulf War became a famous landmark in contemporary history. It signaled the break with the old ways of the 20th century and illuminated the path to our world today. For that reason, the Gulf War is still remembered and seen as an essential event in our recent past. In The Gulf A Captivating Guide to the United States-Led Persian Gulf War against Iraq for Their Invasion and Annexation of Kuwait , you will discover topics such as Iraqi-Kuwaiti Relations and the Prelude to the WarCircumstances and Causes of the Gulf ConflictThe Invasion of Kuwait and the Beginning of the WarMilitary Forces of the Gulf WarThe War among the CloudsThe First Battles in the DesertIraqi Defeat and the Aftermath of the WarCasualties, Consequences, and the Legacy of the Gulf WarAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Gulf War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Genres: History, War, Middle East

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 24, 2020

Reviews

[Michael Hays · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent source of information. Well written and easy to follow. Would have gotten 5 stars if it weren’t for the fact that the graphics are somewhat blurry and hard to make out some of the details.

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

reading this book for a class 👍

This is a very fast read despite being chock-full of information. I thought this was a well-written and researched book that did a good job of communicating a wide range of knowledge to any one from someone with specialized knowledge to someone with no prior knowledge at all. I also appreciated the attempt to portray the horrors and nuances of the war and criticize the actions taken on all sides, particularly because of the repercussions of this conflict.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than previous wars, this war showed that armaments were evaluated on precision and stealth, as well as their destructive powers.  This is because so much of the war was shown on our televisions.  This book shows where Saddam Hussein got the idea that he espoused; the idea that Kuwait belonged to Iraq.  It comes from a brief bit of history during the Ottoman Empire and reoccurs over the years. 
 
Kuwait briefly (in the 1930s) thought of uniting with Iraq because their economy was shattered after WWI and their role as a trade hub was disappearing.  However, the British nixed that idea.  Iraqi nationalists continued to view Kuwait as a possible addition to their country.  Once oil was found in Kuwait, they lost interest in Iraq's overtures.

This book is very clear in explaining the pressures on Iraq that caused them to attack Kuwait.  It also shows that the US and USSR were not really interested in problems in the Middle East.  Hussein miscalculated, supported by his generals, that they could invade Kuwait without much ado.

The beauty of a book like this is to lay before the reader the entire story, from the backstory to its culmination, so the reader can see the story in one long sequence (instead of piecemeal).  Like most Americans, I didn't really pay attention to the saber-rattling between Arab nations prior to 1991.  A great product, as usual. 

[Sena · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exploration into politics and circumstances at the time...

Having been a teenager of this time, I remember how widely televised this war was. Something that's not mentioned in this book was the fact that local and network television stations actually had special permission from cable news channels to stream CNN and CSPAN on their own frequencies.

I wasn't yet aware how dire the situation was for the USSR during this war until i read this book. I also had no idea what the hostilities were about between Kuwait and Iraq. Those were well-researched points in this book that helped me understand things a lot better.

[Timothy Maher · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book with a few flaws,but enjoyable

The book has a few errors, one glaring in that the USAF did not use the B-17 in the gulf war. Other then that it was good to read another person's point of view. This is a great way to explore one's views when faced with one that you do not agree with. It's not a bad idea to challenge your point of view ,it enlarges one's perspective and brings more colors to the picture.

[Augustin Marcu · Rating 3 out of 5]

The historical events preceding the Gulf War, and the actual war events, are generally properly documented. My problem is the writer inserting their political opinions, mostly anti-US. So, the after war conclusions as written in this book are debatable.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't say I loved this one because I remember growing up during this war.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

very informative

Explains the Mideast it simple turns. Nice easy read. You are correct no one ever wins a war. Just a nice highlight of that time frame