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1	Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War more books like this by Mark Bowden add to wishlist This book details the events leading up to one of the most intense battles involving American soldiers since the Vietnam War. In October of 1993, helicopter operators of the U.S. Army Rangers brought 140 soldiers to Mogadishu, Somalia, to find and capture two men associated with a Somali warlord. The mission resulted in a tremendous exchange of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Devil We Know: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower more books like this by Robert Baer add to wishlist The bestselling author of "Sleeping with the Devil" returns with a frighteningly prescient look at how Iran is on the cusp of becoming a superpower every bit as potent as Russia or China--and one America will soon have to make major concessions to in order to preserve its security. see all copies from $5.54! new only from $7.18! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Vaccine a: The Covert Government Experiment That's Killing Our Soldiers--And Why GI's Are Only the First Victims more books like this by Gary Matsumoto add to wishlist Vaccine-A uncovers a story of betrayal -- the betrayal of the men and women who serve in the armed forces, the betrayal of medical ethics, and the betrayal of the American people by military and civilian leaders sworn to defend and protect. Veteran journalist Gary Matsumoto shows that the worst friendly-fire incident in military history came from ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
4	War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars more books like this by Richard N Haass add to wishlist According to foreign policy expert Haass, the first Iraq war following Saddam's invasion of Kuwait was both necessary and well-executed. The second Iraq war, the author argues, was a war of choice, as unwarranted as it was poorly conceived and implemented. see all copies from $11.93! new only from $13.49! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Jarhead: A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles more books like this by Anthony Swofford add to wishlist In this candid war memoir, Anthony Swofford chronicles his experiences as a sniper during the first Gulf War, in 1991. A third-generation soldier, Swofford served in a United States Marine Corps Surveillance and Target Acquisition Platoon, and here he holds nothing back as he conveys the raw feelings of fear and boredom that he experienced, as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Moving Mountains: Lessons in Leadership and Logistics from the Gulf War more books like this by William G Pagonis, Jeffrey L Cruikshank add to wishlist "Business Week" described the Gulf War as "the largest military logistics operation in history", entailing an unprecedented deployment of troops and supplies halfway around the world. Here is a firsthand account of the supply effort that led to the dramatic Allied victory in the Gulf, written by the general who spearheaded the remarkable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	She Went to War: The Rhonda Cornum Story more books like this by Rhonda Cornum add to wishlist Deep inside Iraqi territory, a U.S. Army helicopter on a medical rescue mission was shot down with eight Americans aboard. Five of them were killed instantly; the three survivors were captured by Hussein's Republican Guard. One of the survivors was Maj. Rhonda Cornum, who was imprisoned with two broken arms, a smashed knee, and a bullet wound. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Fist of God more books like this by Frederick Forsyth add to wishlist In this thriller, Saddam Hussein has a secret weapon which must be neutralized by the West . see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Bravo Two Zero more books like this by Andy McNab add to wishlist On the night of 22nd January 1991, at a remote airfield in Saudi Arabia, under cover of darkness and in conditions of the utmost secrecy, eight members of the SAS regiment boarded a helicopter that was to infiltrate them deep behind enemy lines. Their call-sign was "Bravo Two-Zero", and their mission, under the command of Sergeant Andy McNab, was ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Immediate Action more books like this by Andy McNab add to wishlist Inside the SAS, the covert operations arm of the British Army. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Every Man a Tiger: The Gulf War Air Campaign more books like this by Tom Clancy, General, Chuck Horner, General add to wishlist A work of military history, this title combines Clancy's literary talents with suspense-filled action and real-life adventure. General Chuck Horner, pilot in Vietnam and air commander in the Persian Gulf War, offers his perspective on two missions where air combat played a central role: Desert Shield and Desert Storm. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	A Christmas Visitor more books like this by David Saperstein, George Samerjan add to wishlist In the spirit of "The Christmas Box" comes a timeless classic, a moving and magical story based on the Hallmark made-for-TV movie starring William Devane and Meredith Baxter. Original. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.20! \| SVS
13 view cover	The Generals' War: The Inside Story of the Conflict in the Gulf more books like this by Michael R Gordon, Bernard E Trainor add to wishlist Michael R. Gordon and General Bernard E. Trainor provide a definitive, behind-the-scenes account and anaylsis of the planning and execution of the Gulf War. While one war was being waged against Iraq, another was being fought among the generals themselves. "The Generals' War" offers unvarnished portraits of the top military commanders, challenges ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.60! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Rape of Kuwait: The True Story of Iraqi Atrocities Against a Civilian Population more books like this by Jean P. Sasson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Crusade: The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War more books like this by Rick Atkinson add to wishlist Atkinson follows the unfolding of the Persian Gulf War from the first night to the final day, providing vivid accounts of bombing runs and White House strategy sessions, firefights, and bitter interservice conflicts. Atkinson portrays the allied campaign against Saddam Hussein as one that transformed the very nature of modern warfare. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Commanders more books like this by Bob Woodward add to wishlist The Commanders is based on two years of reporting and intensive interviewing within the Bush administration and the Pentagon and provides a behind-the-scenes account of the administration's war and peace policies. Bob Woodward shows how the United States' most crucial decisions are debated, fought over and finally put into action by a handful of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Into the Storm: A Study in Command more books like this by T Clancy add to wishlist Veteran war chronicler Tom Clancy profiles an Army general who was an integral part of the United States victory in the Gulf War. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Gulf War Did Not Take Place more books like this by Professor Jean Baudrillard, Professor Paul Patton (Translator) add to wishlist The hypothesis of this book is that the deterrence of war in the traditional sense has been internalized and turned back upon the Western powers, producing a form of self-deterrence which renders them incapable of realizing their own power in the form of relations of force. see all copies from $3.53! new only from $17.19! \| SVS
19 view cover	Head Game more books like this by Tim Downs add to wishlist Someone wants you dead. But he doesn't want to kill you...he wants you to do it for him. He watches your every move. He studies you like a mouse in a maze. He knows everything about you--every dream, hunger, weakness and strength. What you long for and what you fear most. What you live for, and what you cannot live without. He plans to take those ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20	Crusade CL more books like this by Rick Atkinson add to wishlist Atkinson follows the unfolding of the Persian Gulf War from the first night to the final day, providing vivid accounts of bombing runs and White House strategy sessions, firefights, and bitter interservice conflicts. Atkinson portrays the allied campaign against Saddam Hussein as one that transformed the very nature of modern warfare. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.96! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Intimate Enemies: Jews and Arabs in a Shared Land more books like this by Meron Benvenisti, Thomas L Friedman (Foreword by) add to wishlist A former deputy mayor of Jerusalem and present newspaper columnist makes harsh judgments of both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Israeli government's policies of ignoring the Palestinians when possible and trying to convince the world that Jordan is the Palestinian homeland come in for severe criticism. The Palestinian leadership is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22	Gulf War Reader: History, Documents, Opinions more books like this by Micah Sifry, Christopher Cerf add to wishlist With basic historical documents, articles from leading analysts in the field, and political commentary which will leave you reeling from intrigue, this book is the authoritative statement from different points of view on the tragedy in the Persian Gulf. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
23 view cover	Tangled Memories: Vietnam War, AIDS Epidemic, and Politics more books like this by Marita Sturken add to wishlist Analyzing the ways U.S. culture has been formed and transformed in the 80s and 90s by its response to the Vietnam War and the AIDS epidemic, Marita Sturken argues that each has disrupted our conventional notions of community, nation, consensus, and 'American culture.' She examines the relationship of camera images to the production of cultural ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $32.34! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Lonely Soldier: The Memoir of an American in the Israeli Army more books like this by Adam Harmon add to wishlist In this breathtaking memoir, Adam Harmon, a U.S. soldier who served 13 years in the Israeli Army, tells of being a part of one of the finest, most unconventional militaries in the world. of photos. see all copies from $5.94! new only from $6.54! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Every man a tiger more books like this by Tom Clancy add to wishlist A work of military history, this title combines Clancy's literary talents with suspense-filled action and real-life adventure. General Chuck Horner, pilot in Vietnam and air commander in the Persian Gulf War, offers his perspective on two missions where air combat played a central role: Desert Shield and Desert Storm. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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