War in the Persian Gulf Reference Library: Biographies

by Laurie Collier Hillstrom and Kevin Hillstrom

Triggered by its invasion of Kuwait, Iraq was pitted against a 32-nation coalition of forces commanded by Gen. NormanSchwarzkopf, whose air attacks led the way for a ground war thatmet with success in less than four days. Although the coalitionwas victorious, Saddam Hussein held on as president of Iraq.War in the Persian Gulf: Biographiesoffers approximately 25 biographiesof major and less prominent figures.Included are 120 black-and-whiteillustrations...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787665649
• ISBN13: 9780787665647
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: UXL
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.2" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12