Desert Sailor: A War Of Mine
James T. Hewitt
208 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 1896551173
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Language: English
Publish: November 17, 1998
Derived from the author’s diary written while in the Gulf War, as well his recollection of conversations with the members of the Multinational Mine Counter Measures Group, Desert Sailor is an entertaining and highly informative first-hand account of a little known yet extremely hazardous aspect of the Coalition effort during the Gulf the finding and clearance of Iraqi naval mines and the aerial laying of mines by the Coalition. Complete with several pictures and maps, as well as appendices on the development of mine warfare and a glossary of terms. Desert Sailor is a personal recollection that is sure to be enjoyed by both the interested public and the military professional.