Originally stationed in the northern Persian Gulf to enforce the Southern No-Fly Zone, the USS "Kitty Hawk" became one of the lead elements in the campaign to "shock and awe" the Iraqi armed forces. Richard F. Miller, who was present before, during, and after the beginning of the war, interviewed the ship's captain, chaplains, aviators, and others to tell this story.
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Originally stationed in the northern Persian Gulf to enforce the Southern No-Fly Zone, the USS "Kitty Hawk" became one of the lead elements in the campaign to "shock and awe" the Iraqi armed forces. Richard F. Miller, who was present before, during, and after the beginning of the war, interviewed the ship's captain, chaplains, aviators, and others to tell this story.
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Good. This is a former library book with library stickers and stamps. 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization!
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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New. What distinguishes Richard F. Miller's "A Carrier at War" is its focus on individual officers and sailors and shipboard morale as distinct from the usual "bomb and bullet" reporting. The USS Kitty Hawk's mission paralleled the tortuous course of events leading up to the Iraq War. Num Pages: 272 pages, 29 b&w photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349. 2007. Illustrated. paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.