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Iran-Iraq War: 1980-1988
Contains a series of reports on the Gulf War of 1990-1991, and its aftermath. The Book version is available as Lessons of Modern War- Volume II: The Iran-Iraq War, a Westview book coauthored with Abraham R. Wagner.

Please note that these working documents, placed on the web for the use of researchers. They do not contain the final edited text of the book versions, which represent the only authoritative version of the author's views. They are all copyright Anthony H. Cordesman, and may only be quoted or referenced with the author's written permission, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the author.

Chapter 1: Introduction - May, 1990 - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 2: The Conditions That Shaped The Iran - Iraq War - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 3: The Strengths And Weaknesses, Economic Factors, Force Strengths, And Other Military Factors That Shaped The Course Of The War - Anthony Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 4: Phase One: Iraq's Invasion Of Iran - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 5: Phase Two: Iran Liberates Its Territory 1981-1982 - Anthony H. Cordesman and
Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 6: Phase Three: Iran Attempts To Conquer Iraq: June, 1982 - March, 1984 - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 7: Phase Four: Stalemate And War Of Attrition On The Land And Escalation Of The War In The Gulf: April 1984 To 1986 - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 8: Phase Five: New Iranian Efforts at "Final Offensives", 1986-1987 - May, 1990 - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 9: Phase Six: Expansion of the tanker war in the Gulf to include Western navies, while the land and air war of attrition continues - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 10: The Combination Of Iraqi Offensives And Western Intervention Force Iran To Accept A Cease-Fire: September 1987 To March 1989 - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 11: Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, And Battle Management - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 12: The Combined Arms And The Land War - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 13: The Air And Missile Wars And Weapons Of Mass Destruction - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 14: The Tanker War And The Lessons Of Naval Conflict - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

Chapter 15: Conclusion - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990
Bibliography - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990
Table of Contents - Anthony H. Cordesman and Abraham Wagner May 01, 1990

 

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