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Ally to Adversary - An Eyewitness Account of Iraq's Fall from Grace

by Rick Francona
$8.90
Ally to Adversary - An Eyewitness Account of Iraq's Fall from Grace
Ally to Adversary - An Eyewitness Account of Iraq's Fall from Grace

Insider view on Iraq's shift from ally to foe.

If you're intrigued by real-world espionage and the complexities of international relations, "Ally to Adversary" could offer you a rare glimpse into the shifting sands of Middle Eastern geopolitics from an American perspective. Rick Francona's firsthand account promises to illuminate the often blurred lines between allyship and enmity, taking you on a journey through his unique experiences in Iraq before it became an adversary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Ally to Adversary - An Eyewitness Account of Iraq's Fall from Grace

by Rick Francona
$8.90
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ISBN: 9781557502810
Authors: Rick Francona
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Date of Publication: 1999-05-13
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Politics
Related Topics: American History, Politics, War, World History, Political Science, History, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 12 readers)

Description

Much has been written about the Iran-Iraq War, Desert Storm, and Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, but until now no one has chronicled the perilous, spiraling course of U.S.-Iraqi relations from inside the highest military and diplomatic levels. In this revealing firsthand account, career intelligence officer and Arabic linguist Rick Francona takes the reader on an unforgettable odyssey from the battlefields of the Iran-Iraq War, to the top secret tactical decision-making meetings of the Desert Storm coalition forces, to the actual surrender at Safwan by Iraqi officials, many of whom he had worked with previously as allies. As the point man for the highly sensitive support the United States gave Iraq in 1987-1988, during its war with Iran, Francona walked the streets of Baghdad, toured military facilities, and established close relations with high-ranking Iraqis. Through these activities he gained a unique and valuable perspective of Iraq's military capabilities and doctrine, including its use of ballistic missiles and chemical weapons. Later, as General Norman Schwarzkopf's personal interpreter, he shared in the successes, failures, and frustrations of political and military planning and prosecution during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. From the author's sparkling, informative prose, the reader discovers how the delicate coalition of international forces was developed and maintained despite contentious parochialism that threatened to divide the force and even U.S
 

Insider view on Iraq's shift from ally to foe.

If you're intrigued by real-world espionage and the complexities of international relations, "Ally to Adversary" could offer you a rare glimpse into the shifting sands of Middle Eastern geopolitics from an American perspective. Rick Francona's firsthand account promises to illuminate the often blurred lines between allyship and enmity, taking you on a journey through his unique experiences in Iraq before it became an adversary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.