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100 Miles from Baghdad

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ISBN-10: 0-275-94528-6
ISBN-13: 9780275945282
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
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Size: 16.10 x 23.83 x 1.85cm
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 503gr
Binding: Hardcover

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This is the first personal account of a division in combat during Operation Desert Storm. It is an inside view of the French Division Daguet, which had the task of defeating a dug-in Iraqi Regular Division, taking a critical airfield and road junction, and protecting the entire left flank of the 18th Airborne Corp during the allied sweep to the left. The Daguet, made up of hard-hitting Foreign Legion and Marine units, achieved all of their objectives. The author won a Bronze Star for his services in the Gulf during the action described.

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Nice history of the forgotten French allies in the Gulf War 5 star rating

The author was an intelligence officer of the US National Guard and served as a liaison to the French 6th Light Armored Division in the Gulf War. His writing style is excellent and so is his ability to watch the small things and the myriads of details around him, giving an impressive account of how the things were done at the extreme left flank of the great allied sweeping maneuver. The author had a good knowledge of the French language and also was a professor of history, having though a very good background to comprehend the general situation in the Persian Gulf. I especially enjoyed his description of the French MREs and the terrific elan of the troops employed by the French, such as the regiments of the Foreign Legion. The book contains some black and white photographs of rather bad quality and a few maps which give a decent picture of the campaign, althoygh they are simple computer sketches.

Essential element of Gulf War history. 5 star rating

This reviewer deplores the mandatory requirement for rating »stars«.

The important contribution of the Franch Army in the Gulf War has been largely overlooked in the English-speaking countries. Their »left hook« around Saddam's forces was a crucial element in the strategy of his defeat. Perhaps more important for the future, for the first time since World War Two, French and American troops stood side by side against a common enemy, rediscovering their common bonds and heritage in the process. Colonel Cooke, a French-fluent military intelligence and armor officer who teaches Middle Eastern history in civilian life, was uniquely qualified for liason with the »Division Daguet« (French 6th Light Armored Division), bringing to the task not only military expertise but a sensitive and informed understanding of these highly capable but prickly warriors. His book is an admirably clear and complete record of the Daguet operations, and has enough context to serve as a good one-volume history of the overall land conflict as well. Highly recommended.

a fascinating read 5 star rating

I had the pleasure of being one of Dr. Cooke's students as an undergrad, which was my initial reason for picking up this book. For those who are expecting dry scholarship on a discrete subject, you would be wrong. Dr Cooke accomplishes in this book a feat he matches and builds upon in his other books- strong narrative--almost chatty-- combined with solid scholarship and research, making for a flawless, streamlined, easy read. This book read like a novel for me. I have heard that people prefer his WWI books but this one is my favorite of the bunch. A page-turner. Keep writing, General!

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