The first Gulf War to liberate Kuwait featured the possible use by Iraq of chemical-biological weapons systems against the allied forces. This account assesses the degree of readiness achieved by the US in building up defences, before the ground attack in March 1991, and the lessons learned since the conflict.

1998, Praeger Publishers, , 0275962431,< H-01>,264pp, bibliographical essay, index, New, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 27769-01..............................£40.00 

The story of the SAS patrol infiltrated behind enemy lines during the 1991 Gulf War. Their mission was to sever the underground communication link between Baghdad and north-west Iraq, and to seek and destroy Scud missiles. Their location was compromised, the Iraqis attacked and this is the gripping, true story of their initial evasion and subsequent capture and torture

1993, Book Club Associates, , ,< H-01>,374pp, maps, sketches, 29 colour photos, glossary, Good in creased d/w, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 18501-04..............................£5.00 

Andy McNab's account of his life. He was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital and went on to join 22 SAS and fight in the Gulf War, by way of fighting the IRA and being at the centre of covert operations for 9 years. A world of surveillance, intelligence-gathering, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.

1995, Bantam Press, , 0593037820,< H-01>,389pp, 30 colour photos, 5 b/w photos, glossary, vg in dw, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 28061-01..............................£8.00 

The authors examine the rise of Saddam Hussein, his control of Iraq, the reasons for his invasion of Kuwait and the threat he poses to the stability of the Middle east.

1990, Random House, , 0812919211,< H-01>,268pp, mass market paperback. faded spine ow good, 0, CARD
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 33468-01..............................£3.00 

From 1949 to 1991 the world was overshadowed by the Cold War. Repeatedly it seemed that in days, even hours, global nuclear conflict would sweep away much of the United States, the Soviet Union and Europe. When the Cold War ended, the Warsaw Pact was wound up and the vast military forces which had flourished for over forty years were disbanded. As with all wars, however, it was only then that the realities of what had been involved began to emerge. The author examines each military area in turn, covering the formation of the two great alliances, and the strategies and major weapons in the rival navies, armies and air forces.

1998, John Murray, , 071955618X,< H-01>,476pp illustrations, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 37564-01..............................£8.00 

Moll, a German Arms merchant became enmeshed in an elaborate sting operation set up by US customs to trap dealers selling American weapons to Iran. At the pre-trial hearings he insisted that his deals had the approval of the US government but nobody believed him until the Iran Contra scandal broke and proved he was telling the truth. Members of Ronald Reagan's administration at that time included Oliver North, George Bush Snr., William Casey, Casper Weinberger and Rear-Admiral John Poindexter.

1988, Macmillan, , 0333459423,< H-01>,198pp, dw edgeworn, ow vg, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 32442-01..............................£8.00 

His childhood and family life entwined with his early army career, West Point and Vietnam. His military campaign in Operation Desert Storm with an analysis, with a transcript of his final briefing with maps and battle plans.

1991, Pan Books, , 0330322915,< H-01>,287pp ills, mass market paperback. creases on spine, pages browning ow very good, , CARD
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 27560-01..............................£3.00 

Based on the British television series the author examines the illusion that the world has been at peace since the end of the Second World War when in fact there have been over 100 wars since 1945 which have killed over 30 million people. Using accounts from eyewitnesses, photgraphs and his own journies, he examines conflicts in Vietnam, Eritrea, Lebanon, Nicaragua, El Salavador, Cambodia and Mozambique.

1987, Lyle Stuart, , 0818404418,< H-01>,Large Format.288pp ills, vg in plastic sleeved edgeworn dw, 0,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 30353-01..............................£9.00 

US Special Forces operations and activities from the end of World War II to the mid '90s. This charts the history of America's Army, Navy and Air Force special operations, which have been and are known to be involved with high-risk mssions, and it is these activities that are detailed here through gripping, first-hand accounts, some never described in print before. Includes authentic oral accounts from special operations veterans and official after-action reports. Signs of use but good in d/w.

1994, Greenhill Books, , 1853671592,< H-01>,256pp, 29 illustrations, 5 charts, , ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 20250-01..............................£8.00 

The debate on the continued presence of US troops in Europe, nearly a quarter of a century after the second World War, continued into the '70s. This book explores the issues in the light of changing circumstances on both sides of the Atlantic at the time.

1971, Brookings Inst Press, , 0815760469,< H-01>,177pp, vg in dw, ,
Subject...Post World War II - General
Web No. 33622-01..............................£10.00