The Fires of Babylon: Eagle Troop and the Battle of 73 Easting by Mike Guardia (

Description: The Fires of Babylon by Mike Guardia As a new generation of main battle tanks came on line during the 1980s, neither the US nor USSR had the chance to pit them in combat. But once the Cold War between the superpowers waned, Iraqs Saddam Hussein provided that chance with his invasion of Kuwait. Finally the new US M1A1 tank would see how it fared against the vaunted Soviet-built T-72. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As a new generation of main battle tanks came on line during the 1980s, neither the US nor USSR had the chance to pit them in combat. But once the Cold War between the superpowers waned, Iraqs Saddam Hussein provided that chance with his invasion of Kuwait. Finally the new US M1A1 tank would see how it fared against the vaunted Soviet-built T-72. On the morning of August 2, 1990, Iraqi armoured divisions invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. The Iraqi Army, after its long war with Iran, had more combat experience than the U.S. Army. Who knew if Americas untested forces could be shipped across the world and thence contest the battle-hardened Iraqis on their home ground? The Kuwaitis had collapsed easily enough, but then the invasion drew fierce condemnation from the UN, which demanded Saddams withdrawal. Undeterred by the rhetoric, the Iraqi dictator massed his forces along the Saudi Arabian border and dared the world to stop him. In response, the U.S. led the world community in a coalition of 34 nations in what became known as Operation Desert Storm - a violent air and ground campaign to eject the Iraqis from Kuwait. Leading this charge into Iraq were the men of Eagle Troop in the US Armys 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment. Commanded by then-Captain HR McMaster, Eagle Troop was the lead element of the US VII Corps advance into Iraq. On February 26, 1991, Eagle Troop encountered the Tawakalna Brigade of Iraqs elite Republican Guard. By any calculation, the 12 American tanks didnt stand a chance. Yet within a mere 23 minutes, the M1A1 tanks of Eagle Troop destroyed more than 50 enemy vehicles and ploughed a hole through the Iraqi front. History would call it the Battle of 73 Easting. Based on hours of interviews and archival research by renowned author Mike Guardia, this minute-by-minute account of the U.S. breakthrough reveals an intimate, no-holds-barred account of modern warfare. 16 pages of photographs Author Biography Mike Guardia, currently an armored captain in the 4th Infantry Division, is also author of two highly acclaimed biographies, American Guerrilla, about the life of the true founder of Special Forces, Russell Volckmann, and Shadow Commander, about the career of Donald Blackburn. Table of Contents FOREWORD by General Fred Franks, USA, Ret. INTRODUCTION 1 From the Ashes of Vietnam: The Army of 1990 2 The Troopers HR Virrill Gifford Davis Scouts Out! Hamilton Destefano Foy Hedenskog and Ohler Lee and Rhodes The Attitude Track Moody Tribble 3 "DEFORGER-90" 4 Life in the Desert 5 Into Iraq 6 Day of Battle 7 Cease-Fire EPILOGUE: After the Storm APPENDIX: Eagle Troop Battle Roster BIBLIOGRAPHY Review **** - An easy read with plenty of photos and maps * Soldier Magazine 07/07/2015 * Review Quote if youre interested in modern armored warfare and tactics then this is well worth a read. Details ISBN1612002927 Author Mike Guardia Pages 240 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1612002927 ISBN-13 9781612002927 Format Hardcover Subtitle Eagle Troop and the Battle of 73 Easting Place of Publication Havertown Country of Publication United States DEWEY 956.70442 Short Title FIRES OF BABYLON Language English Media Book Imprint Casemate Publishers Publisher Casemate Publishers UK Release Date 2015-05-25 AU Release Date 2015-05-25 NZ Release Date 2015-05-25 Illustrations 30pp of b/w photos; images throughout Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2015-05-04 US Release Date 2015-05-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137417739;

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