Days of Fury: Ghost Troop and the Battle of 73 Easting
Synopsis
"In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it." - Erwin Rommel
Meet the frontline heroes of America's greatest tank battle.
On February 26, 1991, Ghost Troop of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment charged into southern Iraq-and smashed head-on into the Republican Guard. The result became one of the fastest, fiercest armored victories of Operation Desert Storm: the legendary Battle of 73 Easting.
Based on exclusive interviews and deep battlefield research, Days of Fury puts you in the gunner's seat through first-hand accounts from the soldiers who fought it. Ride with the tankers and scouts who turned a desert gridline into a moment of American military legend.
Inside you'll find:
- Minute-by-minute retelling of the battle
- Personal stories from Ghost Troop's tankers and scouts
- Gritty, soldier's-eye view of modern warfare
- Raw look at combat leadership and courage under fire
Experience the battle.
Meet the men who fought it.
Ride with Ghost Troop into the storm.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Magnum Books
- ISBN: 9798985428513
- Number of pages: 228
- Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 14 mm
- Weight: 476g
- Languages: English
