Crossing the Line

One Soldier's Journey to Iraq and Back Again

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William Cain

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This is more than the author's memoir of his participation in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Desert Calm, as a member of the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade in 1990-91. Bill Cain provides background leading up to the war, preparations for the invasion and the aftermath. In addition, throughout are the personal letters between Bill and his wife, Ren�e, who gives birth to their second child, a son, while he is at war. Included are sections written by other members of his unit, that provide additional background their unit and the war. Chapters: D-Minus: The Road to "The Storm" The Clouds Gather Farewell to V Corps Welcome to Saudi Arabia The Air War (18-25 February) The Deception Plan (26 January-15 February) The Breach (16-24 February) The "End Around" and Exploitation (25-26 February) Destruction of the Republican Guard (27-28 February) Defense of Northern Kuwait (1-9 March) The Waiting Game Coming Home Reunited at Last Gulf War Syndrome ... Saddam's Revenge? The World Has Changed. 57 photos (mostly from private sources), 2 maps (specially commissioned for this book). A Merriam Press Gulf War Memoir.

Release date NZ

January 26th, 2021

Author

William Cain

Pages

274

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

152x229x15

ISBN-13

9781716181160

Product ID

34736786

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