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This eight year conflict, makes iran the second country in the region with more combat aces, along with israel. The iranian f14a tomcat was one of the most formidable jet fighter during the 8 years war with iraq. His book the iraniraq war shines extraordinary light on a war whose. Maedh ayed allihaibi, colonel, royal saudi air force. The iraniraq war, by pierre razoux the new york times. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online. Fighting was ended by a 1988 ceasefire, though the resumption of normal diplomatic relations and the withdrawal of troops did not take place until 1990. The brutal and bloody iraniraq war 19801988 was as much a battle in the air as it was on the ground. Download book pdf the iraniraq war pp 280295 cite as. Iraniraq war in the air, 19801988 book, 2002 worldcat. The air war for east africa, iraq, syria, iran and madagascar, 194042. Its definitely better than murraywoods book because it relies on a much wider series of sources and shows a much better understanding of the war and the political battles within.

This has resulted in specialisation in such middle eastern air forces as of those of egypt, iran, iraq, and syria, plus various african and asian air forces. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Iraniraq war 198088, prolonged military conflict between iran and iraq. Except that they should have been scored within 12 months of first sidewinderdeliveries to iraq, exact dates of these claims remain unknown, and there is no firm confirmation from iran. This book focuses on the role of the air power in the iraniraq war of 19801988, one of the most underestimated and under researched events in the history of. The air war iraqi air in the iraniraq war the lessons iraq learned in its eightyear war with iran concerning the employment of aircraft and the conduct of an air campaign did not prepare it for. Top 10 books about the iraq war books the guardian. Rather than simply describing what happened in the war, it attempts to discern why iran and iraq used their airpower as they did. By then there was already unambiguous evidence indicating the urgency of defusing the imminent danger posed by iraq and its primary allies in the growing terrorist conspiracy. The air war for east africa, iraq, syria, iran and madagascar, 194042 by christopher shores feb 19, 20 4. Open warfare began on september 22, 1980, when iraqi armed forces invaded western iran along the countries joint border. The iraniraq war volume 4 by tom cooper, 9781911512455, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy the iraniraq war tra by pierre razoux, nicholas elliott isbn. The inside story of spin, scandal, and the selling of the iraq war by.

Information about the iraniraq air war is difficult to come by. Tom coopers many books on the air war also bring a granularity that many. The books are arranged in order of date, beginning with the most recent. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military. Estimates of total casualties range from 1,000,000 to twice that number. The iraqis claimed a total of five airtoair kills with these missiles, including two f5es, one f4d, one ch, and a bell 214c helicopter. The beginning of iraqs demise a photojournalists tale of the immediate aftermath of flanders fields, without the mud. This report attempts to make the iraniraq air war a little less chaotic. Iraq war transition of iranian leadership and military decision to invade. From 1980s tehran to 2020 new york, a writer reflects on the power of music and togetherness in times of crisis. Iraniraq war, 198088, protracted military conflict between iran and iraq. He saw that i had military books relating to armored warfare, as well as.

Some of the best books out there about the wars in iraq and afghanistan. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book tom cooper, farzad bishop on. Published by the institute for defense analysis alexandria, va in conjunction with the national defense universitys conflict records research center, washington d. The iqaf also acts as a support force for the iraqi navy and the iraqi army and it allows iraq to rapidly deploy its. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book. The french defense expert pierre razouxs book on the 19801988 iraniraq war. Farzad bishop this book focuses on the role of the air power in the iraniraq war of 19801988. List of iranian aerial victories during the iraniraq war. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online research. The air war was like the arabisraeli war with its advanced technology. The national defense university press publishes books, monographs, reports, and. The complete persepolis by marjane satrapi, the iran iraq war by pierre razoux, revolutionary iran. The authors made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly.

The iran iraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. The first gulf war, better known as the iraqiran war the imposed war, as the iranian authorities came to call it was one of the longest and most atrocious interstate conflicts since the end of world war ii. Is there a record of f14 performance in the iraqiran war. This list includes books about iraq, the 1991 war and recent events in the persian gulf. Thefirstarabisraeli war194749 it is hard to say if the arab air forces learned any airpower lessons from their experiencesin thefirst warwith israel. Iraniraq war students britannica kids homework help. During these years, the air combat produced many aces in the iranian air force, thanks to a superior training and doctrine. From 1980 to 1988 the two countries, which share hundreds of. Why saddam hussein buried iraqs air force in the desert. The iraqiran war 1980 1988 on 22 september 1980, iraqi troops invaded iran, starting a war that would last for eight years. Drawing from an extensive cache of captured iraqi government records, this book is the first comprehensive military and strategic account of the war through the lens of the iraqi regime and its senior military commanders. Few events in the 20th century were as large and remain as poorly understood by outsiders as the eightyear war between iran and iraq. It employed the aim54 long range bvr missiles to shot down iraq jets. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book tom cooper isbn.

Includes discussion about several attacks by israeli fighters on an iraqi nuclear reactor and discussion of military operations and targets in iran. There are a total of 27 iraniraq war aircraft 1980 1988 entries in the military factory. In this book, major bergquist examines the air war between iran and iraq. The role of airpower in the iraniraq war air university. The iraniraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. A marines chronicle of the gulf war and other battles 2003 by anthony swofford. See anthony tucker, the gulf air war, armed forces, june 1987. Williamson murray is professor emeritus at the ohio state university and senior fellow at ida.

The iran iraq war was an armed conflict between the islamic republic of iran and the republic of iraq lasting from september 1980 to august 1988. The authors have made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly involved, as well as recently declassified documents. The prolonged military conflict between the countries of iran and iraq that lasted from 1980 to 1988 is known as the iraniraq war. This book focuses on the role of the air power in the iraniraq war of 19801988, one of the most underestimated and under researched events in the history of aerial warfare. This book focuses on the role of the air power in the iran iraq war of 19801988, one of the most underestimated and under researched events in the history of aerial warfare. The iraniraq war was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century and. Contains discussions regarding the status of iraniraq war and current military plans and preparations to resist iranian raids effectively by air and sea. The iraniraq war was one of the longest and the costliest wars of the twentieth century.