A tank commander recounts the Gulf War Battle of Medina Ridge in ‘Bandit’
A new book titled "Bandit" offers a personal account of the Gulf War from the perspective of a tank commander. The author, Mark T. Gerges, recounts his experiences leading Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, during Operation Desert Storm.
The book provides a detailed look at the training and operations of a single tank company, focusing on the human side of armored warfare. It covers the company's training in Europe and their deployment to the Iraqi desert. Further details about the book and the author's experiences are available from the source, providing a unique insight into the Gulf War from a firsthand perspective.
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