Persian Gulf War Encyclopedia: A Political, Social, and Military History

Persian Gulf War Encyclopedia: A Political, Social, and Military History
Format
Hardback
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Country
United States
Published
20 August 2014
Pages
607
ISBN
9781610694155

Persian Gulf War Encyclopedia: A Political, Social, and Military History

Ideal for high school and college-level readers as well as students attending military academies and general audiences, this encyclopedia covers the details of the Persian Gulf War as well as the long-term consequences and historical lessons learned from this important 20th-century conflict.

This encyclopedia provides a rich historical account of the Persian Gulf War, examining the conflict from a holistic perspective that addresses the details of the military operations as well as the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of the war. The alphabetically arranged entries chart the events of the war, provide cross references and sources for additional study, and identify the most important individuals and groups associated with the conflict. In addition, it includes primary source documents that will provide readers with valuable insights and foster their critical thinking and historical reasoning skills.

The Persian Gulf War served as the first live-combat test of much of the United States’ then-new high-tech weaponry. The war also held many lessons about the play of national interests, the process of coalition building, the need for effective communication and coordination, and the role of individuals in shaping history. This book addresses all key battles, the nations involved, strategies employed by both sides, weapon systems used, the role of the media, the role played by women, and environmental and medical issues associated with the conflict.

Provides a thorough analysis of the Gulf War that explains its causes, course, strategy and tactics, and significance

Includes insightful biographies of the key individuals involved that identify the factors behind their decisions

Presents a chronology that clearly outlines events and helps students determine the cause-and-effect relationship between them

Supplies a variety of images and maps that engage readers and serve as powerful tools for visual/spatial learners

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