ABSTRACT

Leaders in War present unique first-person perspectives across the spectrum of American combat operations during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. From division commanders to platoon leaders, the authors deliver an insider's view of tough leadership challenges, tragic failures, and triumphant victories. Leaders in War captures the essence of the post-Cold

chapter |8 pages

INTRODUCTION

part |2 pages

Part 1 SENIOR COMBAT COMMANDERS

chapter 1|14 pages

THE BATTLE FOR NORFOLK

chapter 2|19 pages

ATTACKING THE REPUBLICAN GUARD

chapter 3|9 pages

AIRBORNE UNIT OPERATIONS

part |2 pages

Part 2 COMBAT SUPPORT AND COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT AT THE THEATER LEVEL

chapter 4|21 pages

THEATER LOGISTICAL SUPPORT

chapter 5|7 pages

MILITARY POLICE SUPPORT

chapter 6|20 pages

STRATEGIC MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT

part |2 pages

Part 3 JUNIOR COMBAT COMMANDERS

chapter 7|13 pages

THE BATTLE OF 73 EASTING

chapter 8|19 pages

FRATRICIDE AT AR RUMAYLAH

part |2 pages

Part 4 COMBAT SUPPORT AND COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT AT THE TACTICAL LEVEL

chapter 9|10 pages

TACTICAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT

chapter 10|17 pages

PLATOON LEADER CHALLENGES

chapter 11|10 pages

TACTICAL ENGINEER SUPPORT

chapter |13 pages

CONCLUSION