The Guts to Try: The Untold Story of the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission by the On-Scene Desert Commander

Kyle, Col. James H.; Eidson, John Robert

ISBN 10: 034544695X / ISBN 13: 9780345446954

Editore: Ballantine Books, 2002

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Riassunto:

The on-scene U.S. Air Force commander provides a provocative, firsthand account of the 1980 Iran hostage rescue operation, from the initial planning sessions and training to actual mission, and answers tough questions about the failure of the operation and about America's ability to react effectively to acts of terrorism. Original.

Informazioni sull?autore: <b>Colonel James H. Kyle, USAF (Ret.)</b>, was the commander of the Air Force component of the Iran Rescue Mission in 1980 and was commander of the landing zone in Iran known as Desert-I. He has extensive experience (including time in Vietnam) and knowledge in special operations. Kyle served in the Air Force for thirty years, earned several decorations, and logged 9,000 crew flying hours, 1,000 of those in combat. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. <br><br><b>John R. Eidson</b> is Copy Desk Chief, Features Department, of the <i>Press Telegram</i>, in Long Beach, California.

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Titolo: The Guts to Try: The Untold Story of the ...
Casa editrice: Ballantine Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2002
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: very_good