1st Gulf War – Further Reading

Books

1. Morin, J.H., & Gimblett, R.H. (1997). Operation Friction, 1990–1991: The Canadian Forces in the Persian Gulf.
   • A comprehensive account of Canada’s military operations, detailing the deployment of naval and air forces under Operation Friction.
2. Bercuson, D. (2003). Significant Battles of Canadian History.
   • Includes a section analyzing Canada’s involvement in the Gulf War, focusing on its contributions to collective security.
3. Finlan, A. (2003). The Gulf War 1991.
   • Explores the Gulf War’s military campaigns with mentions of Canada’s participation in multinational efforts.
4. Sidaway, J.D. (2002). What is in a Gulf?: From the ‘Arc of Crisis’ to the Gulf War.
   • Places Canada’s involvement in the broader geopolitical and strategic context of the Gulf War.
5. Rowe, P.J. (1993). The Gulf War 1990-91 in International and English Law.
   • Examines the legal and ethical dimensions of Canada’s participation in the war, including its compliance with international law.

Articles

6. Rudner, M. (1990). Canada, the Gulf Crisis, and Collective Security. Canada Among Nations.
   • Analyzes Canada’s geopolitical decisions during the Gulf Crisis, emphasizing collective security.
7. Kirton, J. (1993). National Mythology and Media Coverage: Mobilizing Consent for Canada’s War in the Gulf. Political Communication.
   • Examines media portrayals of Canada’s participation and public perceptions of the conflict.
8. Whitaker, R. (1991). Prisoners of the American Dream: Canada, the Gulf, and the New World Order. Studies in Political Economy.
   • Critiques Canada’s alignment with U.S. policies during the Gulf War.
9. McInnes, C. (2006). The Gulf War, 1990–1. Big Wars and Small Wars.
   • Contextualizes Canada’s military contributions within coalition operations.
10. Roberts, J. (1991). Oil, the Military, and the Gulf War of 1991. The RUSI Journal.
    • Highlights resource-driven motives in the conflict and Canada’s strategic role.

Reports and Case Studies

11. Bookmiller, R.J. (2006). Discovering the Arabian Gulf: Canada’s Evolving Ties with the GCC States.
    • Provides insight into Canada’s diplomatic and economic relationships in the Gulf region leading up to the war.
12. Hibbard, A.L., & Keenleyside, T.A. (1995). The Press and the Persian Gulf Crisis: The Canadian Angle. Canadian Journal of Communication.
    • Discusses how Canadian media influenced public opinion on the Gulf War.
13. Gimblett, R. (1998). The Canadian Way of War: The Legacy of Operation Friction and the Gulf War. Conference of Defence Associations Institute.
    • Explores the operational and strategic lessons learned by Canadian forces.

Thematic Analyses

14. McMahan, J., & McKim, R. (1993). The Just War and the Gulf War. Canadian Journal of Philosophy.
    • Philosophical perspectives on Canada’s participation, addressing moral justifications for involvement.
15. Watson, B.W. (1991). Military Lessons of the Gulf War.
    • Analyzes tactical and strategic lessons, including Canadian contributions.

Health and Post-Conflict Impacts

16. Wessely, S., & Freedman, L. (2006). Reflections on Gulf War Illness. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society.
    • Discusses health impacts on coalition soldiers, including Canadians, in the aftermath of the war.
17. Engel, C.C., Hyams, K.C., & Scott, K. (2006). Managing Future Gulf War Syndromes: International Lessons and New Models of Care. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society.
    • Reviews long-term health issues faced by veterans, including those from Canada.

Cultural and Geopolitical Context

18. Carmichael, E.B., & Anderson, Q. (2021). The First Gulf War: Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (17 January–28 February 1991). British Dental Journal.
    • A unique perspective on Canada’s logistical contributions within coalition operations.
19. Hibbard, A.L., & Keenleyside, T.A. (1995). The Press and the Persian Gulf Crisis: The Canadian Angle.
    • Examines Canadian media’s role in shaping narratives during the war.
20. Sidaway, J.D. (2002). Rethinking Geopolitics: From the ‘Arc of Crisis’ to the Gulf War.
    • Places Canadian involvement within larger geopolitical shifts post-Cold War.