Title: Leaders in war : West Point remembers the 1991 Gulf War /
Authors: Kagan, Frederick W., 1970-; Kubik, Christian.
Publisher: Frank Cass,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Persian Gulf War, 1991 Campaigns; Persian Gulf War, 1991 Personal narratives, American; United States Armed Forces History
Abstract: "Leaders in War provides first-person perspectives across the spectrum of American combat operations during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. From division commanders to platoon leaders, the authors offer an insider's view of tough leadership challenges, tragic failures and triumphant victories. Leaders in War captures the essence of the post-cold war US Army: how an all-volunteer army, equipped with new weapons systems and adjusting to new battle doctrine, mounted one of history's most successful military campaigns. Described here are the details of the tremendous logistical challenges, innovations in intelligence, ground combat operations from platoon to division, and a wide range of combat support operations."--Jacket.
Contents: The battle for Norfolk / John S. Brown -- Attacking the Republican Guard / Eric T. Olson -- Airborne unit operations / James Johnson -- Theater logistical support / Kent Laudeman -- Military police support / Richard A. Pomager -- Strategic military intelligence support / Christine Carbone Sandoval -- The Battle of 73 Easting / H.R. McMaster -- Fratricide at Ar Rumaylah / Jonathan J. Negin -- Tactical logistics support / Sandra L. Vann-Olejasz -- Platoon leader challenges / Chris Kubik -- Tactical engineer support / Michael Huber -- Training "individual ready reserve" soldiers / Chris Tatarka -- Conclusion : the lessons of Desert Storm / Barry R. McCaffrey.