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In the eye of the storm : commanding the Desert Rats in the Gulf War

by Patrick Cordingley

An account of commanding the 7th Armoured Brigade Group, the Desert Rats, during the Gulf War. It details the preparation, training, and challenges of leading a ground war on unfamiliar terrain.

Accession 10665 ISBN 0340682469 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
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