Gulf War: Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 1990-1991 (G.I. the

Gulf War: Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 1990-1991Author(s): Anthony A. Evans\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Pen & Sword Military\nISBN-13: 9781848328136, 978-1848328136\nSynopsis\nThis illustrated series presents the uniforms and equipment of the United States Army from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each volume combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms and the history of the United States Army. Two decades ago, the United States armed forces launched its largest offensive operation since the D-Day landings in World War II. The nature of the war was vastly changed; here was a purely desert environment, with sweltering heat during the day and bitter cold at night, making new demands on the men and their equipment. Indeed, the need for speed during the build-up in Saudi Arabia created shortages of many .