Description: You're no idiot, of course. You know that Saddam Hussein instigated the Gulf War and the United States and its allies drove Iraqi forces from Kuwait in 12 weeks. However, understanding the legacy of this short war seems more complex and critical every day, and you don't have time to sift through hours of cable news coverage. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Gulf War helps you grasp the political and military strategy of this televised conflict, as well as its impact on today's world. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: The history of the Iraqi region-its relationships to other Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel-and why Saddam invaded Kuwait. The reason why the United Nations felt the invasion of Kuwait warranted the largest multinational military coalition since World War II. Information on how the Gulf War coalition disintegrated and the decisions that left Saddam in power. The trials that veterans faced seeking answers to questions about Gulf War Syndrome.

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