[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN THIS ISSUE, under Gay, Kathlyn, Gr. 6^-8.]

Gr 5-8‘A clearly written, objective overview of the military conflict that examines its causes, events, and outcomes. Iraq's historical background and strategic location for upheaval and strife are discussed, while Saddam Hussein is profiled as a despotic ruler who bullied, tortured, and killed his way into power. President Bush's efforts at building the Allied coalition are covered as well as the United Nation's role in condemning Iraq and imposing sanctions. The Allies' skillful use of high technology in the air is detailed, as are Iraq's hapless bombing attempts and the ground fighting in Kuwait and Iraq. First-person quotes from television reporters, journalists, political leaders, military correspondents, pilots, and ground soldiers add immediacy to the text. A map of the conflict and small full-color and black-and-white photos further enhance the presentation. Source notes and a list of books and videos for further research are included. John King's The Gulf War (Dillon, 1991) is livelier and has a more readable format, but lacks information about the U.S. Congressional debates concerning the conflict and the role of American military women in the war, which the Gays address. For general readers and reports.‘Judith L. Miller, formerly at Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, IN (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.