AH-64 Apache Units of Operations Enduring Freedom & Iraqi Freedom

AH-64 Apache Units of Operations Enduring Freedom & Iraqi Freedom cover

Description

After the attacks on 11 September 2001, Apache units made significant contributions to the Coalition campaign against Taliban and al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. Functioning as the 'killer' part of US Army Hunter-killer teams, Apaches sought out and brought overwhelming firepower to bear on Taliban and al-Qaeda forces, as well as providing direct support to Coalition troops on the ground. Apaches spearheaded the advance of the 3rd Infantry and the 101st airborne divisions into Iraq, engaging in some of the heaviest fighting along the western axis of advance. Weather and enemy fire took a heavy toll on Apaches operating in Western Iraq, but the resilience and flexibility of the Apache was central to the success of this campaign.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Deployment
Operation 'Anaconda'
Continuing Afghan operations
Iraq: deadlines and decapitation strikes
The drive northward - 3rd Infantry Division
Left Hook - the 101st Airborne Division
Baghdad
The ongoing mission

Bibliography
Appendices
Index

Product details

Published May 08 2005
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781841768489
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 1 b/w; 100 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Combat Aircraft
Short code COM 57
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

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Jonathan Bernstein

Jonathan Bernstein is an aviation author, historia…

Illustrator

Jim Laurier

Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives i…

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