Lightning in the Storm by Thomas Taylor
This account delivers a gripping portrayal of the 1991 conflict with Iraq. As the only air assault division in the world, the 101st Airborne Division -- The Screaming Eagles -- flew off to Saudi Arabia in 1990 to join Operation Desert Shield. Its 18,000 soldiers (including 700 women) and 400 helicopters played a crucial role in the resulting Desert Storm. This is their story, based on dozens of interviews and hundreds of army videos. This compelling account of modern warfare delivers suspenseful battle scenes, clear explanations of strategy, and fully developed portraits of many of the combatants.
Thomas Taylor is a combat veteran of the 101st, who had exclusive access to many of the division's Gulf War journals, photo files, and videotapes. He lives in Washington D.C. with his wife.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780781810173 |
| ISBN 10 | 0781810175 |
| Title | Lightning in the Storm |
| Author | Thomas Taylor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. |
| Year published | 2003-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 468 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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