Introduces the Persian Gulf War, through first-hand accounts discussing the initial causes of the conflict and daily lives of soldiers, battle tactics, and reactions to the war at home. .

Includes index.

Going to war -- Recruitment and training -- Weapons and uniforms -- Life in the Gulf -- Women in the Gulf -- The Coalition -- Scud attack -- Chemical warfare -- Air attack -- Sea patrol -- The enemy -- Special forces -- Into Kuwait -- Desert warfare -- Attack on the oil wells -- The road to Basra -- The home front -- Medicine and nursing -- Keeping up morale -- Coming home.