Paul W Westermeyer
Author
Language
English
Description
Includes over 20 maps, diagrams and illustrations. The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War. It took place in and around the Saudi Arabian city of Khafji, from 29 January to 1 February 1991 and marked the culmination of the Coalition's air campaign over Kuwait and Iraq, which had begun on 17 January 1991. Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, who had already tried and failed to draw Coalition troops into costly ground engagements...
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This volume presents a collection of extracts, articles, letters, orders, interviews, and biographies. The work is intended to serve as a general overview and provisional reference to inform both Marines, sailors, and the general public of the broad outlines of maritime strategic thought"--Provided by publisher.