Silently We Defend, Robert Benfer

Silently We Defend: The Story of the Desert Storm Ruffians, by Robert Benfer. This in-depth story of one unit's activities during Operation Desert Storm is riveting and thought provoking. Benfer's first hand account of his experiences in the war gives new insights into military life and operations. Focusing on theater level intelligence, The Ruffians worked as targeting analysts. They endured Scud attacks, suffocating smoke from oil well fires ignited by retreating Iraqi forces, sudden sandstorms, tainted food and water, snipers, and boredom. This is a truly fascinating story about the horrors and glory of war.