Slaughter on the Tigris: The 1982-88 Iran-Iraq Conflict and Its Legacy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781636245881)

For seven years, the plains and marshes around Basra became the crucible of one of the 20th century's most devastating conflicts--the Iran-Iraq War. Characterized by brutal, bloody battles and staggering casualties. What began as a bold Iranian counter-offensive evolved into relentless attempts to breach Iraq's fortified defenses around Basra. These offensives failed, leading to Iraq's decisive 1988 counteroffensive that forced Iran into a reluctant peace.

But victory came at a cost. Saddam Hussein's overreach into Kuwait just a few years later reversed Iraq's gains and set the stage for the enduring Middle Eastern crises of today. Intriguingly, the technological seeds of modern drone warfare--for example the technology used against Israel and Ukraine--can be traced back to this war.

Drawing on newly available sources from both Iran and Iraq, alongside declassified CIA reports, this book offers a balanced and comprehensive account of the Iran-Iraq War. With vivid narratives of the battles, strategic insights, and exploration of its far-reaching consequences, this is a definitive chronicle of a war that reshaped the Middle East and the art of warfare itself.

Author: E. R. Hooton
ISBN-10: 1636245889
ISBN-13: 9781636245881
Publisher: Casemate
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2027
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover