In the early 1990s, Operation Desert Storm accomplished its main objectives of liberating Kuwait from an occupying force of the Iraqi Army. The Persian Gulf War helped the United States military regain the respect of the American public, and allowed many nations to work together to accomplish a common goal. In Desert Storm -- The First Persian Gulf War in American History, Debra McArthur paints a portrait of the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm, using historical facts and thrilling accounts from soldiers, politicians, and other key players. The combat situations and political tension comes alive in this thrilling addition to the In American History series. Book jacket. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Gr 6-8 McArthur opens this retrospective with an account of the January 1991 air war on Baghdad. She then discusses how the artificial divisions and borders imposed by the British during its colonial control of the region created the instability that led to the rise of Saddam Hussein. She also discusses the dictator's invasion and occupation of Kuwait, the American response and immediate defense of Saudi Arabia, and the first Bush administration's efforts to create an international coalition to oust Hussein from Kuwait. The remaining chapters discuss the war and its aftermath. McArthur is objective about the war and its uncertain resolution, and her inclusion of the stories of American men and women in the service will help students see the human side of the conflict. Maps help students follow the action, but the average-quality, black-and-white photos add little. This book adequately covers the war, but it contains many details of troop movements and military action that will not encourage general reading. While its coverage is not as comprehensive as Rodney P. Carlisle's Persian Gulf War (Facts on File, 2003), its lower reading level is more suited to middle school students, making it a good report choice for libraries that need additional material on the first Persian Gulf War. Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From: Reed Elsevier Inc. Copyright Reed Business Information

Debra McArthur is a teacher, writer, wife, mom, and Girl Scout leader. Her stories, articles, and poetry have appeared in publications, including Parents and Children Together Online, Listen, Girl Scouting, and The Scribe. She teaches writing at Park University Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

1 Baghdad Blasted	7
2 Rumors of War	18
3 Preparing for War	32
4 Raising the Shield	42
5 Ready ... Set ... Wait	53
6 War From the Air	66
7 One Hundred Hours to Victory	80
8 Incomplete Victory?	96
Timeline	109
Chapter Notes	113
Further Reading	124
Internet Addresses	125
Index	126

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