Title: The longest war
First published: 1989
Description: In The Longest War, Dilip Hiro describes the causes and courses of the Iran-Iraq military conflict and its effect on the two antagonists, as well as the rest of the world. He reveals the intricate twists and turns of international diplomacy and the realpolitik behind the rhetoric, providing a comprehensive and admirably balanced account of the political and military aspects of the longest war.
Subjects: Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988, Military History, History, Relations, Conflit irako-iranien, 1980-1988, War
Places: Persian Gulf, Iraq, Iran, Middle East
Time periods: 20th century