Desert Warfare: From Its Roman Orgins to the Gulf Conflict

by Field Marshal Lord Carver GCB CBE DSO MC and Bryan Perrett

Approximately one-fifth of the earth's surface consists of desert, and throughout history these arid regions have witnessed some of the world's most decisive battles. Here, Bryan Perrett gives an absorbing account of desert conflicts from the first century BC to more contemporary conflicts such as those in Iran and Iraq. As he demonstrates, acclimatization and familiarization with the day-to-day problems of desert life are vital not only to teach...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399020218
• ISBN13: 9781399020213
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages