Crusade

The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War

By: Rick Atkinson

Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach

Throughout the Gulf War of 1991, unprecedented restrictions on the media’s access to the battlefield kept the true story of that brief, brutal conflict from being told. Now, after two years of intensive research, Rick Atkinson has written what will surely come to be recognized as the definitive chronicle of the war.

Crusade follows the unfolding battle from the first night to the final day, providing vivid accounts of bombing runs and White House strategy sessions, fire-fights and bitter inter-service conflicts. Weaving individual stories into the larger narrative, Atkinson represents the allied campaign against Saddam Hussein as a wholly new kind of war, one that has transformed the nature of modern warfare.

©1993 Rick Atkinson (P)1996 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"An engrossing account. Rich in pertinent details, the powerful narrative leaps nimbly from Washington to Riyadh." ( Publishers Weekly)

Outstanding writing, okay narration

Atkinson provides a solid insight into Desert Shield/Storm, Well researched, he provides the highs and lows of strategic decision making and command, while also covering some of the key engagements on the ground, sea and air.

Great book

Answered all my questions about this war. Very well written and read. I had not remembered how vicious and intense the combat was.

Worst reader I’ve ever heard

The reading of this book was terrible. The reader miss pronounced so many words it was hard to count. There were also in numerous pauses making listening difficult. This book should be re-recorded.

Historical

Great read good sound, clear timeline and gives a good overview
Needs more details for after the war

Time well spent

Excellent account of Operation Desert Shield and Storm. First hand accounts, plenty of details, and we'll narrated.