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"""Although I left the fight in Iraq, the fight had not left me."" Colonel Burl Randolph, Jr., felt that way after each combat deployment to Iraq. In The Iraq I Knew: From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction to Al Qaeda in Iraq, the series chronicles Colonel Randolph's adventures on each deployment. In Book I: Into the Storm, Randolph recounts his experiences as a new US Army Field Artillery Captain from the alert and deployment to Desert Shield and then learns how to live in the harsh deserts of Saudi Arabia. As the months ticked by in Saudi Arabia and in between SCUD alerts, eventually, all diplomatic solutions failed. Then, Randolph described the transition to Desert Storm combat operations while serving in the 1st Cavalry Division and the dangerous but vital missions they were assigned to help liberate Kuwait. In The Iraq I Knew, Book I: Into the Storm, you will learn: The enormity of how the unit deployed to Saudi Arabia 60 days after alerted. Waiting months for a diplomatic solution and how it impacted Soldier morale. Surviving in a barren desert required using ""burn barrels"" and pee tubes. Later, we discovered the toxic dangers of ""burn barrels."" Describing the risks of daily living and the transition to combat operations. Explaining how the rigors of deployment, war, and redeployment affected Soldiers' lives, sometimes for years to come. BUY, READ, AND USE THIS BOOK TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OUR MILITARY'S COMMITMENT AND REASONS FOR APPRECIATING OUR VETERANS."

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"""Overall, The Iraq I Knew is a powerful, firsthand account that underscores the complexity and dedication involved in military service. I'd certainly recommend it for fans of wartime memoirs. Author Colonel Burl Randolph Jr. offers a compelling insight into the life of a US Army Field Artillery Captain and a truly engaging, raw portrayal of what it's like to experience extreme hardships in the name of duty. The book not only deepened my understanding of contemporary military history but also fostered a greater appreciation for the personal sacrifices made by military personnel."" - K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite""The Iraq I Knew is a compelling, profound read on recent military history. With his firsthand experience, Randolph brings a unique perspective to many Americans on what war is really like. For lovers of military history and memoir, The Iraq I Knew is a solid addition to their library."" ""We can watch documentaries or even fictionalized movies and TV series about war, but none of those are the same as actually living through the experience. Randolph's memoir cuts no corners and is brutally honest as he shares gritty details of his whole acquaintance with the events that unfolded between the summer of 1990 and the spring of 1991."" - The Book Review Directory""As The Iraq I Knew is one of the most incredible memoirs I have ever read, I have no choice but to award this incredible book a dazzling five stars as it truly deserves it!""""The Iraq I Knew: From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction to Al Qaeda in Iraq is a moving, poignant, and thought-provoking military memoir courtesy of the author Colonel Burl Randolph, Jr. who shares his journey. The journey the reader is taken on is an emotional, sometimes upsetting one, but an important story above all that will move and touch its readers from start to finish."" - Aimee Ann, Red Headed Book Lover"

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Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., DM, has been described as an author, editor, speaker, scholar, practitioner, leader, Soldier, warrior, and patriot. These all describe Dr. Randolph. However, as a Soldier, warrior, and patriot, Colonel Randolph, US Army, Retired, took his 32 years of military leadership including three combat tours in Iraq, and applied that experience to his leadership and management consulting company. Dr. Randolph holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership (DM), a Master of Strategic Studies (MSS), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He published in the Global Business and Organizational Excellence (GBOE) titled Mentoring Leaders Across Race and Gender Lines: Insight from US Army Officers.

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