RYAN, PAUL B. — The Iranian Rescue Mission : Why It Failed

Annapolis, MD, U.S.A.: Naval Institute Press, 1985. Reprint. Hardcover. ISBN: 0870213210. 185 pages including notes, bibliography, index and black and white illustrations. The perilous 600-mile flight of the eight helicopters to Desert One, the secret rendezvous in the Iranian desert, is retraced, along with the disastrous events that followed, which stamped the endeavor with tragedy. Until all records are declassified, this book will stand as the most useful source available on the subject. Book clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Attractive maroon cloth boards. Moderate wear to dust jacket with closed one inch tear to bottom edge of front panel.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS 1979 1981 HISTORY UNITED STATES 20TH CENTURY Iran Hostage Crisis Ryan, Paul B. The Iranian Rescue Mission : Why It Failed United States Armed Forces Search and Rescue Operations History 20th Century Foreign Relations 185 pages incl. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .