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Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq

From the Desert Rats to the Media War

By: Dennis Alexander Abbott

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Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq

From the Desert Rats to the Media War

By: Dennis Alexander Abbott

Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq is an anecdote-packed daily diary recounting the author’s experiences as a reserve officer and media handler with 7 armored (the Desert Rats) and 19 Mechanized Brigade in 2003. A journalist in uniform, Abbott provides an insider-outsider account of British Army media ops in southern Iraq during the immediate post-conflict phase. With a sharp eye for detail, Abbott provides a behind-the-scenes account of the highs and lows of serving two ‘masters’ – his demanding military commanders on one hand and a voracious press on the other. One of his first missions is dealing with a barrage of media questions following the brutal murder of six Royal Military Police by a crazed mob in Majar al-Kabir. Abbott recalls the adrenalin-filled atmosphere when the British garrison at Basra Palace is surrounded by a crowd unleashing hundreds of rounds from their AK-47s. It’s only after a tense stand-to that the nervous troops discover that they are not under attack: the crowd is celebrating the demise of Saddam Hussein’s sons. There are plenty of lighter moments, too, as Abbott tells stories that fortunately didn’t make the news at the time. The author admits how criminal thoughts might just have briefly crossed his mind over the tens of millions of dollars flown in by the US government each week and stored feet from his camp-bed. Above all this is a vivid account of a controversial operation that cost many lives and severely tarnished the reputation of British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US leadership. Unconvinced of the merits of military action before arriving in theater, Abbott ends his tour in a positive mindset despite the failure to locate WMD. His diary is more SOS than SAS, with little of the derring-do of an Andy McNab adventure. Yet it’s just as un-put- downable. More in the tradition of Leslie Thomas’ Virgin Soldiers, it’s an honest, authentic and often funny read which has the potential to appeal beyond a niche audience. There has been no account of the British in Iraq quite like this.

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Pen and Sword Military

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1036106438

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9781036106430

Twentieth Century Literary Criticism

By: Dennis Poupard

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Twentieth Century Literary Criticism

By: Dennis Poupard

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide a selection of critical excerpts on the works of nineteen authors who died between 1900 and 1960, each including a biographical/critical introduction, a list of principal works, and a bibliographical citation.

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Twentieth-Century Literary Cri

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0810324040

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9780810324046

Sport Americana Series

Team Baseball Card Checklist No. 5

By: Jeff Fritsch,Dennis W. Eckes

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Team Baseball Card Checklist No. 5

By: Jeff Fritsch,Dennis W. Eckes

A completely updated reference work for the many collectors specializing in cards of players from a particular team. Includes all major cards for the year. The only book of its kind!

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260

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Edgewater Books Distribution

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0937424471

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9780937424476

New Jersey

By: Dennis B. Fradin

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New Jersey

By: Dennis B. Fradin

This glorious panorama of America's past and present helps young readers understand how the development of each state fits into the grand mosaic of America's history ... what each state looks like physically ... who its most memorable persons have been ... its landmarks, historic sites, and natural wonders. Graphic delights greet the eye with every turn of a page -- historic engravings and woodcuts, easy-to-read maps, and superb full-color photographs. Each book also includes a Did You Know? section of fascinating, and often unusual, facts about the state. While each book can be read straight through as a fascinating story, they also contain a wealth of useful reference material, organized for easy access. Includes a reference section, maps, glossary, and an index.

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Children's Press

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0516038303

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9780516038308

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Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq

Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq

Twentieth Century Literary Criticism

Twentieth Century Literary Criticism

Sport Americana Series

Sport Americana Series

New Jersey

New Jersey

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