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For various reasons, the united states tilted toward baghdad. By 1988, iraq was spending 4075% of its gdp on military equipment. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online research. The book will help analysts think about how best to. The iraniraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. Iraniraq war, 198088, protracted military conflict between iran and iraq. The bloody eightyear iraniraq war is now almost forgotten, overshadowed by the subsequent gulf war and iraq war. The authors have made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly involved, as well as recently declassified documents from around the world which are published here for the first time. Collection of iraqi documents translated and made available by the conflict records research center about the 1980 to 1988 conflict also known as the first persian gulf war. Iraniraq war, 1980 88, prolonged military conflict between iran and iraq during the 1980s.

Iran iraq war in the air 1980 1988 schiffer military history book. This report attempts to make the iraniraq air war a little less chaotic. Apr 21, 2016 few events in the 20th century were as large and remain as poorly understood by outsiders as the eightyear war between iran and iraq. Professor karsh addresses the causes of the iraniraq war, unpa. Iraniraq conflict causes and consequences 198088 introduction. The war started in september 1980, when saddam hussein, perceiving a. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military. Dec 20, 20 great video compilation of the horrific war between iran and iraq in the 1980 s. The iraniraq war, which ended in august 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest. Iraq launched a fullscale invasion of iran on 22 september 1980. Jan 03, 2016 the books on the iran iraq war have been neither voluminous nor satisfying, in part because iran and iraq have remained relatively closed to scholars, and no researcher has enjoyed total liberty. There has always been rivalry between various kingdoms of mesopotamia modern iraq and the persian empire iran.

The iraqi air force launched surprise air strikes on ten iranian airfields with the objective of destroying the iranian air force. Drawing from an extensive cache of captured iraqi government records, this book is the first comprehensive military and strategic account of the war through the lens of the iraqi regime and its senior military commanders. Aug 14, 2016 the iran iraq war 1980 1988 no foul language or calling others names, no exceptions. The brutal conflict between iran and iraq in the 1980s set the stage for current tensions. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 by tom cooper goodreads. The attack failed to damage the iranian air force significantly. Drawing from an extensive cache of captured iraqi government records, this book offers an unparalleled military and strategic account of the war through the lens of the iraqi regime and its senior military commanders. Thus, the war in a sense no winner, and both countries suffered from the war. The books on the iraniraq war have been neither voluminous nor satisfying. Iran iraq war in the air 1980 1988 examines the role of airpower in the first persian gulf war widely known as the iran iraq war, which undoubtedly is one of most underestimated and underresearched events in the history of aerial warfare. The author clearly understands the specifics of aircraft mission systems and is. The iran and iraq war 1980 1988 was a war of huge proportions, a war that saw over a million dead in an eight year period of conflict between these neighbouring countries. We would like to thank all for their support whilst we transition to virtual operations.

Though the iraqi air invasion surprised the iranians, the iranian air force retaliated the day after with a. During the eight years between iraqs formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and irans acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a million and. Bergquist pdf with commentary at air university press filed under. Iraniraq war, 19801988 studies in intelligence vol 59, no. Iraniraq war the imposed war 1980 1988 the iraniraq war permanently altered the course of iraqi history. The first gulf war, better known as the iraqiran war the imposed war, as the iranian authorities came to call it was one of the longest and most atrocious interstate conflicts since the end of world war ii. Under the title supreme leader, khomeini became the religious and political ruler of iran until his. Dec 12, 2002 iran iraq war in the air 1980 1988 schiffer military history book tom cooper, farzad bishop on. From 1980 to 1988 the two countries, which share hundreds of. Accessible yet professional, iraniraq war in the air 19801988 is filled with original, previously unpublished information of immense value, the lessons from which are as valid and important today as they were back then, and will be in the future. This report is an outgrowth of questions raised in the fall of 1980 and spring of. Military operations of the iraniraq war are events that stretched over the period of iraniraq war from 22 september 1980 to end of the war. Up to 104 photographs most never seen before, orbats, and maps are included.

During the eight years between iraqs formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and irans acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a. Although the iraniraq war of 19801988 was a war over dominance of the persian gulf region, the roots of the war go back many centuries. Persian gulf war, was an armed conflict between the armed forces of iraq and iran, lasting from september 1980 to august 1988, making it the longest conventional war of the twentieth century. Iraq failed in one of its major goals on the first day of the invasion when it did not destroy irans air force on the ground. During this time, battles fought with iraq and the united states, also degraded irans conventional naval assets. The authors have made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of. Few events in the 20th century were as large and remain as poorly understood by outsiders as the eightyear war between iran and iraq.

The role of airpower in the iraniraq war air university. Iran iraq war 1980 1988 war between iran and iraq, 1980 1988. The iraqkuwait conflict, which was known as the second persian gulf war, eventually became known simply as the persian gulf war. In fact, even though it is quite short, only 128 pages total, it actually is able to cover a lot. Manosevitz in october 1980, the cia briefed then presidential candidate ronald reagan on the impact of the iran iraq war in the middle east. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The iraniraq war 19801988 essential histories by professor efraim karsh. What the book does a better job on is going through the major campaigns, providing good maps, and explaining how futile the war was. This conflict began when iraq invaded iran in 1980 followed by border disputes and irqs desire to become dominant persian gulf state and the iranian revolution at that time.

Kurdish villagers, who had grown inured to constant shelling and air attacks. While iraq has seen near perpetual war since saddam invaded iran in september 1980, the conflict was the last conventional war that iran has fought. The iraniraq war of 19801988 was a pivotal episode in the modern middle east, in addition to being one of the bloodiest conflicts in recent memory. The authors have made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly. Shock and awe iranian style braveness is taking ones rifle and wanting to go back to the battlefield to defend one inch of your land by pesare gol. The iraniraq war, which ended in august 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest, bloodiest and costliest third world armed conflicts in the twentieth century. Great video compilation of the horrific war between iran and iraq in the 1980s.

The iran iraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 by tom cooper, 9780764316692, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The role of airpower in the iraniraq war maxwell afb, al. Iraniraq war in the air, 19801988 book, 2002 worldcat. Iraniraq war in the air, 19801988 tom cooper, farzad.

The iraniraq war of 1980 to 1988 was a grinding, bloody, and in the end, completely pointless conflict. Jul 06, 2018 picking up iran iraq war, the lion of babylon, 1980 1988 it might appear to be a regular campaign book that goes through the causes of the war and then covers it battle by battle in chronological order. Iraniraq war caused an enormous ecomomic, military and social problems to both iran and iraq. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book tom cooper, farzad bishop on. In september 1980, saddam hussein began invading and annexing iranian territory, in a move that foreshadowed his annexation of kuwait a. Stephen pelletiere wrote in his 1992 book the iraniraq war. In october 1980, the cia briefed then presidential candidate ronald reagan on the impact of the iraniraq war in the middle east. Buy iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book by tom cooper isbn. This book focuses on the role of the air power in the iran iraq war of 1980 1988.

It was sparked by the iranian revolution, led by ayatollah ruhollah khomeini, which overthrew shah pahlavi in 197879. However, it is best remembered for the unique socalled tanker war which threatened to strangle the worlds oil supplies. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online. Apart from studying the iraniraq war, iran analysts are left with little basis upon which to develop theories on how irans current behaviors relate to its past.

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Professor karsh addresses the causes of the iraniraq war, unpacking the objectives of the two belligerents and examining how far objectives were matched by strategy. The iraniraq war offers as useful a case study as any in how conflicts begin. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book. Iraniraq war 198088, prolonged military conflict between iran and iraq. Iraniraq war 19801988major figureskhomeinithe ayatollah khomeini c. Manosevitz in october 1980, the cia briefed then presidential candidate ronald reagan on the impact of the iraniraq war in the middle east. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history. Nov 18, 2019 the iraniraq war of 1980 to 1988 was a grinding, bloody, and in the end, completely pointless conflict. Buy the iraniraq war 19801988 essential histories by professor efraim karsh isbn. This monograph represents a continuation of a series of research efforts designed to extend the knowledge of the contemporary middle east, military history, and iraqi military effectiveness during the course of three major wars. The french defense expert pierre razouxs book on the 19801988 iraniraq.

The iraniraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts of the twentieth century. By 1980, iraq possessed 200,000 soldiers, 2,000 tanks and 450 aircraft. Jul 07, 2018 what the book does a better job on is going through the major campaigns, providing good maps, and explaining how futile the war was. If you have even a sparking interest on the subject, this book will certainly. The french defence expert pierre razouxs book on the 19801988 iraniraq war. The authors made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly. Farzad bishop this book focuses on the role of the air power in the iraniraq war of 19801988.

Fighting was ended by a 1988 ceasefire, though the resumption of normal diplomatic relations and the withdrawal of troops did not take place until 1990. The authors made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly involved, as well as recently declassified documents from around the world which are published here for the first time. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 by tom cooper waterstones. The authors have made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly involved. Picking up iraniraq war, the lion of babylon, 19801988 it might appear to be a regular campaign book that goes through the causes of the war and then covers it battle by battle in chronological order. The iraniraq war was originally referred to as the persian gulf war until the persian gulf war of 1990 and 1991, after which it was known as the first persian gulf war. In fact, even though it is quite short, only 128 pages total, it. During the eight years between iraq s formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and iran s acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a million and. In february 1988 the regime launched what it called the heroic anfal. Iraqi president saddam hussein, who despised the shah, welcomed this change, but his joy turned to alarm when the ayatollah.