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Crisis in the Desert #3
Desert Storm
Can Saddam’s Army hold its own……against the weight of American military might?Tanks, armored personnel carriers, helicopters, paratroopers, and amphibious assault vehicles mobilize to bring the pain for Operation Desert Storm.Will Saddam use chemical and biological weapons to try and even the score?The mighty guns of the USS Iowa and Wisconsin support one final amphibious assault. Will their 36-inch, 2,000-pound shells shatter the Iraqi defenses and open the way for the Marines?The largest tank battle since World War II is brewing. What if America didn’t stop in southern Iraq?Abrams battle tanks chase the Republican Guard to the outskirts of Baghdad. Could now be the time for a civilian uprising? Will Saddam be deposed, and the ruling Baath Party come to an end?You’ll love this gripping conclusion to the Crisis in the Desert series because it will keep you turning the pages until the very last moment.Get it now!
399 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2021
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December 31, 2021
The Best
Desert Storm - Crisis in the Desert is the best of the three part series. It's presents an accurate feel to the very complex events that make up modern warfare. From the President down to the Privates in the foxholes, you are presented with what it's like to make decisions that involve men and women's lives and how they react accordingly. Some of the battlefield communications can be difficult to follow unless you have a military background. That being said, this one the best books of its type I've read. If you enjoy believable military novels, this one is for you.
Desert Storm - Crisis in the Desert is the best of the three part series. It's presents an accurate feel to the very complex events that make up modern warfare. From the President down to the Privates in the foxholes, you are presented with what it's like to make decisions that involve men and women's lives and how they react accordingly. Some of the battlefield communications can be difficult to follow unless you have a military background. That being said, this one the best books of its type I've read. If you enjoy believable military novels, this one is for you.
April 6, 2022
Plausible alternative fiction
I was in Desert Storm, and we all thought the way it ended was BS. This story has the same problem, political puked getting involved when they should stay out.
I always thought it was a tremendous blessing to have an enemy as stupid as Saddam Hussein. This story probably gives him more credit than he deserves but, he's screaming in Hell forever, so it doesn't matter.
It was a good story but I never found myself caring about any of the characters. Worth reading the series, once.
I was in Desert Storm, and we all thought the way it ended was BS. This story has the same problem, political puked getting involved when they should stay out.
I always thought it was a tremendous blessing to have an enemy as stupid as Saddam Hussein. This story probably gives him more credit than he deserves but, he's screaming in Hell forever, so it doesn't matter.
It was a good story but I never found myself caring about any of the characters. Worth reading the series, once.
December 18, 2021
Desert Storm. d Matt Jackson. James Rosone
The fight to remove the Iraqi military from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia has reached its climatic end. POTUS will not negotiate a peace treaty with Saddam Hussein. He will only accept a surrender. His military is retreating and being chased by the American and British forces. The media and world opinions are going against POTUS. The fight has now become political like Korea and Vietnam. Another excellent read in this series!!
The fight to remove the Iraqi military from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia has reached its climatic end. POTUS will not negotiate a peace treaty with Saddam Hussein. He will only accept a surrender. His military is retreating and being chased by the American and British forces. The media and world opinions are going against POTUS. The fight has now become political like Korea and Vietnam. Another excellent read in this series!!
December 22, 2021
As a whole, it was a decent what-if/could have been trilogy. I think there should have been more maps and a glossary at the end. But beyond those two changes, it was a well-written story. With memorable characters and relatable scenarios. The ending did feel a bit rushed but did come across as fairly factual. I look forward to reading more from this team of authors.
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February 1, 2022Outstanding read
Book nailed it the war fighters are always sold out by the politicians. They could care less how many they get killed as long as they get their 15 minutes of fame. If Saddam Hussein was handled the first time we would not have had to go back. Maybe the towers would still be there.
Book nailed it the war fighters are always sold out by the politicians. They could care less how many they get killed as long as they get their 15 minutes of fame. If Saddam Hussein was handled the first time we would not have had to go back. Maybe the towers would still be there.
April 30, 2022
could’ve ended better
The first two books where spectacular but the last book was the low point of the series. There was truly only a few ways the series could’ve ended with it being the finale book with moderate similar ending of the war with are timeline was the most likely but also the authors cheap way out writing a truly original end.
The first two books where spectacular but the last book was the low point of the series. There was truly only a few ways the series could’ve ended with it being the finale book with moderate similar ending of the war with are timeline was the most likely but also the authors cheap way out writing a truly original end.
January 6, 2022
Excellent Novel
I'm a Gulf War vet and this series explores an alternative Gulf War. The author captures life in the desert realistically and accurately. He also weaved in actual events from the war into his story. I highly recommend this series.
I'm a Gulf War vet and this series explores an alternative Gulf War. The author captures life in the desert realistically and accurately. He also weaved in actual events from the war into his story. I highly recommend this series.
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January 19, 2022Tedious
Badly needs maps included to be able to keep up with the action. Author is enamored with repeating call signs and weapons system details. Needs a knowlegable USAF technical advisor to provide correct information.
Badly needs maps included to be able to keep up with the action. Author is enamored with repeating call signs and weapons system details. Needs a knowlegable USAF technical advisor to provide correct information.
February 1, 2022
into the storm.
I always thought they should have called it Desert Sword. A good retelling of the conflict. A good trilogy tgat starts with a “What if” yet follows the events nicely. As a DS1(and 2) participant I heartily approve of these books
I always thought they should have called it Desert Sword. A good retelling of the conflict. A good trilogy tgat starts with a “What if” yet follows the events nicely. As a DS1(and 2) participant I heartily approve of these books
August 14, 2022
Excellent
I learned quite a bit was !little sadden of learning how Colin Powell was hesitant at making decisions to back Stormin Norman.Of coursewe know then outcome. I am very proud of all ours and of our allies soliders.
I learned quite a bit was !little sadden of learning how Colin Powell was hesitant at making decisions to back Stormin Norman.Of coursewe know then outcome. I am very proud of all ours and of our allies soliders.
April 30, 2023
better than good.
I have just finished the third book in this series, Crisis in the desert “. Matt Jackson” and James Rosone have crafted a superb book on desert warfare. It truly is a book that is impossible to put down.
I have just finished the third book in this series, Crisis in the desert “. Matt Jackson” and James Rosone have crafted a superb book on desert warfare. It truly is a book that is impossible to put down.
December 31, 2021
Outstanding
This is an Outstanding Series of Books. I really Enjoyed reading. I recommend it highly. It's an alternate of what really happened.
This is an Outstanding Series of Books. I really Enjoyed reading. I recommend it highly. It's an alternate of what really happened.
January 2, 2022
Another well written series.
The story rings true from beginning to end. Well thought out by someone who walked the walk. I look forward to the next series.
The story rings true from beginning to end. Well thought out by someone who walked the walk. I look forward to the next series.
January 3, 2022
Great read
Great finish to the series. The ending wad right on the money. I really enjoyed the series and highly recommend it. It brought back a lot of memories being over there.
Great finish to the series. The ending wad right on the money. I really enjoyed the series and highly recommend it. It brought back a lot of memories being over there.
January 17, 2022
great series
A must read. Fast paced, well written. For sure this is like Red Storm Rising! You will want to read this series
A must read. Fast paced, well written. For sure this is like Red Storm Rising! You will want to read this series
February 27, 2022
Outstanding
Outstanding. Again I love the small detail of everyday army life. Has an alternative history novel it is very believable in its detail and twists and turns.
Outstanding. Again I love the small detail of everyday army life. Has an alternative history novel it is very believable in its detail and twists and turns.
April 12, 2022
Good series
This was almost very good! An interesting what if that ended with the real ending. Didn't take the last step and truly address...what if!
This was almost very good! An interesting what if that ended with the real ending. Didn't take the last step and truly address...what if!
November 25, 2022
What an end to this alternate fiction story. Although at times I have felt that the better description was getting too much, but it was still very fast paced.
February 16, 2023
Just like the headlines.
Superb novel,great read with lots of front line combat and political infighting background, hard to believe this not history. Excellent.
Superb novel,great read with lots of front line combat and political infighting background, hard to believe this not history. Excellent.
July 7, 2023
Great book
What a military political thriller! I really enjoyed the book and the characters in it. The author did a great job.
What a military political thriller! I really enjoyed the book and the characters in it. The author did a great job.
February 11, 2022
Finale to a grand battle in the Middle East
The finale seemed to have ended very quickly. I would have appreciated more details of specific battles and characters to gain a better idea of how it went.
The finale seemed to have ended very quickly. I would have appreciated more details of specific battles and characters to gain a better idea of how it went.
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