| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Issued also in French under title: Opération Friction : Golfe Persique (1990-1991). |
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Co-published by the Dept. of National Defence. |
| Contents |
Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Determining the Commitment: August 1990; 2. Off to the Gulf: August -- September 1990; 3. The Multinational Interception Force: September -- November 1990; 4. Operation SCIMITAR -- Creation of the Canadian Air Task Group Middle East: August -- November 1990; 5. Operation ACCORD -- Creation of the Headquarters of the Canadian Forces, Middle East (HQ CANFORME): September -- November 1990; 6. The Calm Before the Storm: November -- December 1990; 7. The Air War: December 1990 -- February 1991. |
| Summary |
This official account of the crisis in the Persian Gulf traces the Canadian Forces commitment to the Gulf region in response to Iraqui aggression in 1990-1991. Based upon their personal experiences, numerous interviews, and unrestricted access to official papers, they have produced a candid account of value for both the military professional and the interested civilian. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Canada. Canadian Armed Forces -- History -- Persian Gulf War, 1991.
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Canada. Canadian Armed Forces. |
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Canada. Canadian Armed Forces. |
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Persian Gulf War (1991) |
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Persian Gulf War, 1991 -- Participation, Canadian.
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Canada -- Armed Forces -- History -- Persian Gulf War, 1991.
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| Chronological Term |
1991 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Gimblett, Richard Howard, 1956-
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Canada. Department of National Defence.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Morin, Jean H. Operation Friction, 1990-1991. Toronto : Dundurn Press, ©1997 1550022563 9781550022568 (DLC) 97165943 (OCoLC)40200192 |
| ISBN |
9781554882564 (electronic book) |
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1554882567 (electronic book) |
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9781554886531 (electronic book) |
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1554886538 (electronic book) |
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9781459713338 (electronic book) |
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1459713338 (electronic book) |
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1550022563 (bound) |
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1550022571 (paperback) |
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9781550022575 |
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