Ally to Adversary
by Rick Francona
"An Eyewitness Account of Iraq's Fall from Grace"
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Ally to Adversary Book Details
War:
Gulf War
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Middle East
Page Count:
224
Published Date:
1999
ISBN13:
9781557502810
Ally to Adversary Book Description
As the point man for the highly sensitive support the United States gave Iraq in 1987-88 during its war with Iran, Francona walked the streets of Baghdad, toured military facilities, and established close relations with high-ranking Iraqis. Through these activities he gained a unique and valuable perspective on Iraq's military capabilities and doctrine, including its use of ballistic missiles and chemical weapons. Later, as Gen.