Operation Friction, 1990-1991 the Canadian forces in the Persian Gulf - Morin, Jean H. (Dundurn Press, 1997)
Issued also in French under title: Opération Friction : Golfe Persique (1990-1991). - Co-published by the Dept. of National Defence
Includes bibliographical references and index
Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Determining the Commitment: August 1990; 2. Off to the Gulf: August -- September 1990; 3. The Multinational Interception Force: September -- November 1990; 4. Operation SCIMITAR -- Creation of the Canadian Air Task Group Middle East: August -- November 1990; 5. Operation ACCORD -- Creation of the Headquarters of the Canadian Forces, Middle East (HQ CANFORME): September -- November 1990; 6. The Calm Before the Storm: November -- December 1990; 7. The Air War: December 1990 -- February 1991
This official account of the crisis in the Persian Gulf traces the Canadian Forces committment to the Gulf region in response to Iraqui aggression in 1990-1991. Based upon their personal experiences, numerous interviews, and unrestricted access to official papers, they have produced a candid account of value for both the military professional and the interested civilian