Conflict Iraq: Weapons and Tactics of the U.S. and Iraqi Forces ~ by David Miller. Zenith Press, 2003. Trade paperback, 128 pages, illustrated in full color. This is a brand new copy of this book. On the eve of the U.S. invasion of Iraq this book provided a cool assessment of both military forces. In the days prior to the U.S. invasion, nothing dominated the headlines and news bulletins to rival the impending war with Iraq. As politicians anticipated and pave the way for military action, readers were constantly reminded of the horrors that could be perpetrated by Saddam Hussain's weapons of mass destruction (WMD). As thousands of servicemen and women prepared to be come engaged in a war to rid Iraq of such weapons (and despotic leadership), it was vital that readers were made aware of the military strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Even though Saddam's forces were be fighting on home territory, militarily, technologically, strategically, and tactically the United States (supported by the UK and other countries) had overwhelming superiority. Nevertheless, there remained what many believed to be a very real threat of Iraq unleashing the dread of chemical and biological weaponry. This book objectively analyzes the forces and the weaponry of both Iraq, still vengefully licking their wounds after the Gulf War, and the mighty United States and allies. Highly detailed, well illustrated, and cogently written, this book is an essential reference work. From the Bowling Green Kentucky Daily News: "For those who are truly interested in understanding the weapons and the tactics of the modern battlefield, Conflict Iraq is invaluable. Encyclopedic in detail, but easy to understand, the book provides an excellent guide for the reader. Interspersed through the book are excellent maps showing everything from the suspected weapons sites to the location of Saddam Hussein's palaces. Designed as a reference guide with an excellent index, Conflict Iraq would be very useful for anyone interested in following the current crisis in the Middle East."