Iraqi Power and U. S. Security in the Middle East

by Stephen C. Johnson

A look at the last campaign of the Iran-Iraq War. Shows how the Iraqis were able to turn that war around, inflicting a crushing defeat on the Iranians. As a result of their victory the Iraqis were able to set themselves up as the pre-eminent Arab military power in the Middle East. Explains how the emergence of Iraq as a formidable power has affected the balance of power in the region, particularly addressing the tense relations between the newly powerful Iraq & Israel. Charts, tables & a map.

95 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Mohamedridha Alaskari محمد رضا العسكري · Rating 5 out of 5]

another stunning book simply describes the Iran-Iraq war and how big turns happened starting from invasion 1980 then counteroffensive battles 1982 and finally fallen and recapturing Alfaw, East Basrah ended with in God we trust battles 1988.