Jayhawk: The VII Corps in the Persian Gulf War

by Stephen A. Bourque

Book Overview

Jayhawk The VII Corps in the Persian Gulf War is a highly readable account of the involvement of Lt. Gen. Frederick M. Franks's command in Operation DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM. The arrival of Jayhawk-the historic nickname for corps having the number seven-with its armor heavy forces gave the coalition the offensive option to drive the Iraqi Army out of Kuwait, but the rapid conclusion of the popularly known 100-Hour War with smart bombs, precision-guided...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1507660618
• ISBN13: 9781507660614
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"