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Summary: An LAI Bn. Marine's Review -> 2-Thumbs Up!
Review: "Storm on the Horizon"
~David MorrisFinally a down and dirty, direct from the sands of Saudi Arabia account of the events of 29 January 1991. Captain David Morris takes you back thirteen years, a dark desert evening, when Iraq amassed three divisions of soldiers in Kuwait and pushed hard against the US Marines of Task Force Shepherd, Recon, Force Recon, ANGLICO and other Special Forces spread along the Kuwait - Saudi Arabian border at OP 6, 4, and Al Khafji. This story is told through the eyes of the Marines who fought these forgotten battles against overwhelming odds. Capt. Morris also takes the reader into the 'darker side of modern warfare' into the several of the Fratricide incidents that occurred during these battles
Having been present during the events depicted in Capt. Morris's book, and also being part of his research, I can stand behind his book and corroborate its accuracy to the best of my knowledge.
Capt. Morris took me back to that night, one of the most confusing and frustrating of my life. I relived that night through his pen, with the newfound 'over-all picture' he provides through other Marine's perspective. He has woven together the perspectives of many Marines into a story that for so many has taken too long to come into public light. Semper Fi, Kenneth J. Lieuwen
CPL/ USMC
1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion
Task Force Shepherd
www.1ofthefew.com
Rating:
Summary: An LAI Bn. Marine's Review -> 2-Thumbs Up!
Review: "Storm on the Horizon"
~David Morris Finally a down and dirty, direct from the sands of Saudi Arabia account of the events of 29 January 1991. Captain David Morris takes you back thirteen years, a dark desert evening, when Iraq amassed three divisions of soldiers in Kuwait and pushed hard against the US Marines of Task Force Shepherd, Recon, Force Recon, ANGLICO and other Special Forces spread along the Kuwait - Saudi Arabian border at OP 6, 4, and Al Khafji. This story is told through the eyes of the Marines who fought these forgotten battles against overwhelming odds. Capt. Morris also takes the reader into the 'darker side of modern warfare' into the several of the Fratricide incidents that occurred during these battles
Having been present during the events depicted in Capt. Morris's book, and also being part of his research, I can stand behind his book and corroborate its accuracy to the best of my knowledge.
Capt. Morris took me back to that night, one of the most confusing and frustrating of my life. I relived that night through his pen, with the newfound 'over-all picture' he provides through other Marine's perspective. He has woven together the perspectives of many Marines into a story that for so many has taken too long to come into public light. Semper Fi, Kenneth J. Lieuwen
CPL/ USMC
1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion
Task Force Shepherd
www.1ofthefew.com
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Summary: View from a member of 1st ANGLICO, USMC
Review: As a US Navy Corpsman, I served as a member of 1st ANGLICO during the first Gulf War. People would hear myself and other members of our unit talk of our war exploits and think that we were inventing them (or that we were just full of BS!). Nobody had ever heard of the Battle of Khafji or of any of the other "pre-ground war" activities that units such as ours were involved in ! David Morris has done an outstanding job of describing the professionalism, courage and bravery of the Marines, both Officer and Enlisted, that I had the privilege to serve in combat with! Any person who has an interest in authentic military history, written by an author who has a passion to tell a story correctly should read this book. I have e-mailed Mr. Morris personally to thank him for telling a story that I thought needed to be told long ago. Hoo Yah Deep Sea!! Semper Fi!! Jim Brawley
HMCS(DSW/FMF/PJ)
Independent Duty Corpsman
U.S. Navy
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Summary: OP 4 Veteran
Review: As a veteran of the fight for OP 4 on Jan 29 1991, I can honestly say that this book got it right. I literally trembled as I read it. It put me right back to that cold night. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: An LAI Bn. Marine's Review -> 2-Thumbs Up!
Review: Finally a down and dirty, direct from the sands of Saudi Arabia, account of the events of 29 January 1991. Captain David Morris takes you back thirteen years, a dark desert evening, when Iraq amassed three divisions of soldiers in Kuwait and pushed hard against the US Marines of Task Force Shepherd, Recon, Force Recon, ANGLICO and other Special Forces spread along the Kuwait - Saudi Arabian border at OP 6, 4, and Al Khafji. This story is told through the eyes of the Marines who fought these forgotten battles against overwhelming odds. Capt. Morris also takes the reader into the 'darker side of modern warfare' into the several of the Fratricide incidents that occurred during these battles
Having been present during the events depicted in Capt. Morris's book, and also being part of his research, I can stand behind his book and corroborate its accuracy to the best of my knowledge.
Capt. Morris took me back to that night, one of the most confusing and frustrating of my life. I relived that night through his pen, with the newfound 'over-all picture' he provides through other Marine's perspective. He has woven together the perspectives of many Marines into a story that for so many has taken too long to come into public light. Semper Fi, Kenneth J. Lieuwen
CPL/ USMC
1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion
Task Force Shepherd
www.1ofthefew.com
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Summary: well-researched gulf war I history
Review: I just received this book in the mail, and from the time I started reading I could not put the book down. The author's comprehensive research and excellent story-telling was a real pleasure, especially since this is his first book. What really blew me away was the mountain of personal interviews of first-hand accounts. This type of research is certainly the most difficult yet yields the highest quality, which well-read military buffs such as myself can appreciate. In all of the book, which I read carefully, I found quite a few fascinating first-hand accounts that rebutt official military reports, reports that have been dubious from the get-go. This book is a must-read for anyone who needs an accurate understanding of Gulf War I, and certainly for anyone who would attempt to understand Gulf War II and the rest of American post-Vietnam conflicts.
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Summary: good book
Review: I thought this book was great. It discusses the nitty-gritty of military life, moral relativity, and friendly-fire. The author's writing made me feel like I was an observer at all of the battles discussed. I definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: The Best book on the Gulf War
Review: If you buy one book on the first Gulf War(1991) you must buy this book. This amazing treatment of the Gulf War and its importance does not focus on the ground offensive that retook Kuwait, instead it focuses on the battle of Khafji, in which three Iraqi divisions invaded Saudi Arabia and were destroyed by the combined arms tactics and technology that would prove so efficient days later when the Coalition launched their own offensive. What makes this book so amazing and its focus on this event unique is that the author argues this event, more then the later campaign, was the turning point in the war. It was at Khafji that the American army, which had not won a large battle since Inchon, faced the 'ten foot tall' giants of Iraq and watched as the Iraqi army was destroyed. Previously the 'speed bumps' of American soldiers along the Iraqi border felt that they could easily be brushed aside, but this battle taught them that regardless of the Iraqi armies veteran status and its triumph over Iran and Kuwait it was no match for the new technologies arrayed against it. Probably the unspoken but obviously poignant statement of this book is that it illuminates the truth about the Gulf War. Many have argued that America and the coalition did not give the 'sanctions' time to create a 'peaceful solution'. This book shows the Iraq was going for the prize, namely the southern oil fields of Saudi, just beyond the abandoned coastal city of Khafji. Had American troops and technology not been in place, the Iraqi army would have destroyed Saudi and Americas oil lifeline. Those who argue that Saddam wanted a 'peaceful solution' are proved wrong in this epic account. The writing is superb, the action is intense and there is no history of the Gulf War that compares in any way to this masterful account. Seth J. Frantzman
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Summary: Exceptional History of the Battle of Khafji--January 1991
Review: In the midst of our current efforts to establish a democracy in Iraq, many will have lost sight of the Gulf War led by the U.S. and its coalition partners against Saddam Hussein in 1991 to liberate Kuwait. In fact, if you are like me, your memory will be so dim that you will not remember that while the air campaign was going on in Operation Desert Storm the Iraqis invaded Saudi Arabia and threatened the oil fields their and the supplies being built up for the Marine invasion of Kuwait. That attack led to the Battle of Khafji, a small city on the Saudi Arabian coast that was recaptured by Arab forces in the coalition with a little support from the U.S. Although intelligence had reported that an attack was likely, no one paid too much attention. Fortunately, there were Marine reconnaissance patrols in place along with some tank-killing back-up. With brilliant improvisation, the Coalition troops managed to stop superior forces and armor by using their wits and air superiority. They also displayed uncommon valor. The accounts of the action come mostly from the Marines involved, so any Marine will want to read this book. It's an important chapter in the legend of the Marines. The story also illuminates how difficult modern war is, even with weapons and air superiority. You are at great risk of being killed by your own forces . . . as unfortunately was shown to be true in this battle. If you enjoy reading about Civil War battles, you will find this one someone reminiscent of those tales where soldier unexpectedly contact one another and a fight breaks out . . . leading to a more major engagement with strategic consequences. I particularly enjoyed learning about the background of the people before the battle and what happened to them after the war was over. We are indeed fortunate as Americans to have been served by such dedicated and talented people. As I finished the book, I realized how important it is to communicate directly with the person you want to influence. And to be sure the messages are understood. This book shows how easy it is for incomplete communications to lead to deadly errors.
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Summary: Passionate, Compassionate Military History
Review: In this time of war, I found this book to be important because #1, it seemed like the first down-in-the-weeds view of the Gulf War and #2, it immediately struck a curious, human tone in dealing with inhuman events. While I understand that some feel this book to be biased towards Marines, I thought that it presented a balanced view of the modern American fighting man--his colossal screw ups, his foibles, his prejudices, in short, his humanity--themes that seems all the more important considering the ongoing Iraq War. THe book is full of strange stuff--Marines trying to kill their own officers, horrific friendly fire, American Marines converting to Islam, Jewish-Americans serving under Saudi officers, etc. This book seemed to be a larger, broader version of JARHEAD--an alternate view of the Marines Corps and the Gulf War.
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