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Tom Clancy's latest work delves into the U.S. Army, focusing on General Fred Franks, who played a pivotal role in the Gulf War. This first volume of a series examines the Army's transformation from its struggles in Vietnam to its success in the Persian Gulf. In 1972, the Army faced significant challenges, including a lack of discipline, training, and proper equipment. Over the next 15 years, these issues were addressed, leading to a remarkable turnaround. Readers interested in military operations will find the detailed analysis captivating. However, the narrative truly shines through Franks's personal experiences. A "tanker" who lost a foot during the invasion of Cambodia, he embodies courage and integrity. The emotional weight of his journey is palpable, especially when confronted by a civilian's remark questioning the sacrifices made. This work ultimately seeks to heal the wounds left by Vietnam, emphasizing that the Gulf War would have a different outcome. Clancy, known for his bestselling novels, now offers an insightful exploration of maneuver warfare, taking readers into the heart of one of America's significant military engagements. The book reveals a war that remains largely unseen, providing a profound understanding of the complexities involved.
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Slag om Kuweit, Tom Clancy, Frederick M. Franks, Joost van der Meer, William Oostendorp
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- Titel
- Slag om Kuweit
- Sprache
- Niederländisch
- Autor*innen
- Tom Clancy, Frederick M. Franks, Joost van der Meer, William Oostendorp
- Verlag
- A.W. Bruna
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2001
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 615
- ISBN10
- 9022985229
- ISBN13
- 9789022985229
- Reihe
- Die Befehlshaber
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Krimi & Thriller, Thriller, Spannung, USA, Kriegsliteratur, Deutschland, Kriege, Russland, Action, Spionage, Spionageromane, Sowjetunion, Alternativgeschichte, Kalter Krieg, CIA, Sturm, Öl, Warschauer Pakt
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 1986
- Originaltitel
- Red Storm Rising
- Bewertung
- 3,9 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Tom Clancy's latest work delves into the U.S. Army, focusing on General Fred Franks, who played a pivotal role in the Gulf War. This first volume of a series examines the Army's transformation from its struggles in Vietnam to its success in the Persian Gulf. In 1972, the Army faced significant challenges, including a lack of discipline, training, and proper equipment. Over the next 15 years, these issues were addressed, leading to a remarkable turnaround. Readers interested in military operations will find the detailed analysis captivating. However, the narrative truly shines through Franks's personal experiences. A "tanker" who lost a foot during the invasion of Cambodia, he embodies courage and integrity. The emotional weight of his journey is palpable, especially when confronted by a civilian's remark questioning the sacrifices made. This work ultimately seeks to heal the wounds left by Vietnam, emphasizing that the Gulf War would have a different outcome. Clancy, known for his bestselling novels, now offers an insightful exploration of maneuver warfare, taking readers into the heart of one of America's significant military engagements. The book reveals a war that remains largely unseen, providing a profound understanding of the complexities involved.