Tag: Iraq

Free Download The Paras in Iraq: Operation Telic by Craig Allen
English | October 13, 2020 | ISBN: 1913295907 | 96 pages | PDF | 16 Mb
For Operation Telic, the 2003 campaign in Iraq, the UK was the junior partner alongside their American allies but still contributed a substantial force. This was based around the 1st Armoured Division consisting of 7th Armoured Brigade, 16 Air Assault Brigade and 102 Logistics Brigade, with the Marines of 3 Commando Brigade under command. This photographic diary concentrates on 16 Air Assault Brigade’s two parachute battalions, 1 and 3 Para. Beginning with the invasion and operations in the southern oilfields, the story follows 3 Para’s successful entry into Basrah, before the action switches to 1 Para and a move to Baghdad to secure the British Embassy. This is followed by a look at life at the Embassy and on patrol in the city before 3 Para’s return south. Written by a media escort and photographer with 3 Para, who was himself a Para for 23 years and continued to serve as a reservist, this book shows how paratroopers looked and fought during the campaign. Illustrated with over 200 color photographs, it shows the reality of British forces in a modern-day war, with insights into the Parachute Regiment’s equipment and operations.

Free Download Iraq: The Ancient Sites & Iraqi Kurdistan (Bradt Travel Guide) by Geoff Hann, Tina Townsend-Greaves, Karen Dabrowska
English | February 28, 2022 | ISBN: 178477474X | 440 pages | MOBI | 33 Mb
This thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt’s Iraq remains the only dedicated guide to this ancient land. Up-to-date travel information is included, plus all the necessary safety details. Ideal for both armchair and in-destination travel, it covers history, archaeology and culture, including iconic sites such as Babylon and Ur, the stunning architecture of the country’s mosques, the natural beauty and wildlife of the Marshes and beautiful Iraqi handicrafts. New for this edition are more archaeological sites in the south, including Telloh and Charax Sparinou, Alexander the Great’s port city. Muslim sites and festivals are covered, as is the influence of Shia Islam and the geo-politics of the region.

Free Download Ancient Iraq: A Captivating Guide to Mesopotamia from the Sumerians and Akkadians Through the Assyrians and Persians to the Romans and the Sassanian Empire (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CRHXHQQS | 2024 | 4 hours and 23 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 242 MB
Author: Captivating History
Narrator: Jay Herbert
The first transportation wheel, the first writing, the first law codes, and the first empires-the innovative ancient Iraqis transformed our world! The "Cradle of Civilization" brought us the sixty-second minute, the sixty-minute hour, and the twelve-hour day and night. Their brilliant sages predicted solar and lunar eclipses and developed quadratic equations. Ancient Iraq was undeniably a powerhouse of creativity and stunning achievements. Come explore how the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, and Greek empires surged to the top, only to crash and burn. This engaging audiobook will guide you through an incredible journey from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Sassanian Empire in 651 CE.

Free Download Cdr. Richard Jadick, "On Call in Hell: A Doctor’s Iraq War Story"
English | 2008 | pages: 275 | ISBN: 045122308X, 0451220536 | EPUB | 0,5 mb
At age thirty-eight, Navy Dr. Richard Jadick was too old to be called up to the front lines-but not too old to volunteer. This is the inspiring story of one man’s decision to enter into the fray-and a compelling account of courage under fire. Both wrenching and uplifting, On Call in Hell is a portrayal of brothers-in-arms that few will be able to forget. Awarded a Bronze Star with a Combat V for valor, Jadick has become a modern American legend-and a true American hero.

Free Download Howard Gerrard, "US Marine in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003"
English | 2006 | pages: 67 | ISBN: 1841769827 | PDF | 35,0 mb
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially began on March 20, 2003 and has become one of the most controversial conflicts of modern warfare. Thousands of US Marines were deployed into Iraq in order to topple the dictatorship government and liberate the Iraqi people. This book examines the experience of those "ordinary" Marines who fought on the frontline of one of the major battles in the operation, the battle for An Nasiriyah. This title details the Marines’ enlistment, levels of training and life in the Iraqi desert, as well as exploring their important role in the complex stabilization operations after their hard-won victories on the battlefield. US Marine in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 offers a fascinating insight into the modern Marine Corps.