From General Pershing's excursions into Mexico against Pancho Villa in the early years of this century to General Schwarzkopf's command of Allied forces in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, this book examines the momentous military actions to which the nation has committed her men and women beyond our shores. Hdbd., 10 3/4'x 11 7/8', 176 pgs., 100s of b&w ill.

"The only complete history of U.S. armed forces from the advent of the tank in battle during World War I to the campaign to drive Iraq out of Kuwait in 1991, Camp Colt to Desert Storm traces the development of doctrine for operations at the tactical and operational levels of war and translates this fighting doctrine into the development of equipment. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 cloth cover, 656 pages."

The F-18 Hornet serves as a front-line fighter and strike aircraft on board the US Navy's largest fleet carriers, and was used extensively in Operation Desert Storm. This 'pre-flight inspection' walk around contains extensive photographic coverage of the Hornet's cockpit, airframe, landing gear, engines, and weapons. Exceptional detail for modelers. Sftbd., 11' x 8 1/2', 80 pgs., b&w ill., 40 color pgs.