THE IRAQ I KNEW... FROM SADDAM HUSSEIN TO WMD TO AQI
"Although I left the fight in Iraq, the fight had not left me."
Colonel Burl Randolph, Jr., felt that way after each combat deployment to Iraq. In The Iraq I Knew: From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction to Al Qaeda in Iraq, the series chronicles Colonel Randolph's adventures on each deployment.
In Book I: Into the Storm, Randolph recounts his experiences as a new US Army Field Artillery Captain from the alert and deployment to Desert Shield and then learns how to live in the harsh deserts of Saudi Arabia.
As the months ticked by in Saudi Arabia and in between SCUD alerts, eventually, all diplomatic solutions failed. Then, Randolph described the transition to Desert Storm combat operations while serving in the 1st Cavalry Division and the dangerous but vital missions they were assigned to help liberate Kuwait.
In The Iraq I Knew, Book I: Into the Storm, you will learn:
· The enormity of how the unit deployed to Saudi Arabia 60 days after alerted.
· Waiting months for a diplomatic solution and how it impacted Soldier morale.
· Surviving in a barren desert required using “burn barrels” and pee tubes.
· Later, we discovered the toxic dangers of "burn barrels."
· Describing the risks of daily living and the transition to combat operations.
· Explaining how the rigors of deployment, war, and redeployment affected Soldiers' lives, sometimes for years to come.
You will become keenly interested in contemporary military history through a personal firsthand account.
You will become fascinated by learning some of the elusive Army jargon.
You will become curious about the personal sacrifices of military personnel to ensure our freedoms.
BUY, READ, AND USE THIS BOOK TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OUR MILITARY'S COMMITMENT AND REASONS FOR APPRECIATING OUR VETERANS.
1LT Burl Randolph, Jr. in his office prior to the deployment alert. Click the pic to buy your copy.
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“The Iraq I Knew is especially and highly recommended for general-interest libraries, as well as military-oriented collections.
Discussion groups, whether consisting of vets or civilians, will find it holds many insights and much material for debate and discussion. With its potential to prove eye-
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“The Iraq I Knew is especially and highly recommended for general-interest libraries, as well as military-oriented collections.
Discussion groups, whether consisting of vets or civilians, will find it holds many insights and much material for debate and discussion. With its potential to prove eye-opening and educational to military people, their families, and civilians alike, The Iraq I Knew transcends any identification as a military autobio-graphy, a story of PTSD, or an exploration of Iraq’s many faces alone.” Diane Donovan, Editor - Donovan's Literary Services
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"As The Iraq I Knew is one of the most incredible memoirs I have ever read, I have no choice but to award this incredible book a dazzling five stars as it truly deserves it!"
"The Iraq I Knew: From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction to Al Qaeda in Iraq is a moving, poignant, and thought
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"As The Iraq I Knew is one of the most incredible memoirs I have ever read, I have no choice but to award this incredible book a dazzling five stars as it truly deserves it!"
"The Iraq I Knew: From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction to Al Qaeda in Iraq is a moving, poignant, and thought-provoking military memoir courtesy of the author Colonel Burl Randolph, Jr. who shares his journey. The journey the reader is taken on is an emotional, sometimes upsetting one, but an important story above all that will move and touch its readers from start to finish." - Aimee Ann, Red Headed Book Lover
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"The Iraq I Knew is a compelling, profound read on recent military history. With his firsthand experience, Randolph brings a unique perspective to many Americans on what war is really like. For lovers of military history and memoir, The Iraq I Knew is a solid addition to their library."
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"The Iraq I Knew is a compelling, profound read on recent military history. With his firsthand experience, Randolph brings a unique perspective to many Americans on what war is really like. For lovers of military history and memoir, The Iraq I Knew is a solid addition to their library."
"We can watch documentaries or even fictionalized movies and TV series about war, but none of those are the same as actually living through the experience. Randolph’s memoir cuts no corners and is brutally honest as he shares gritty details of his whole acquaintance with the events that unfolded between the summer of 1990 and the spring of 1991." - The Book Review Directory
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“Overall, The Iraq I Knew is a powerful, firsthand account that underscores the complexity and dedication involved in military service. I’d certainly recommend it for fans of wartime memoirs.
Author Colonel Burl Randolph Jr. offers a compelling insight into the life of a US Army Field Artillery Cap
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“Overall, The Iraq I Knew is a powerful, firsthand account that underscores the complexity and dedication involved in military service. I’d certainly recommend it for fans of wartime memoirs.
Author Colonel Burl Randolph Jr. offers a compelling insight into the life of a US Army Field Artillery Captain and a truly engaging, raw portrayal of what it’s like to experience extreme hardships in the name of duty. The book not only deepened my understanding of contemporary military history but also fostered a greater appreciation for the personal sacrifices made by military personnel.” – K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite