Includes index. Introduction -- A context of bitterness and anger -- The opponents -- 1980: the Iraqi invasion begins -- 1981-82: stalemate -- Defeat and recovery -- 1983-84: a war of attrition -- 1985-86: dog days of a long war -- 1987-88: an end in sight? -- Conclusion. Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-384) and index.

Introduction -- A context of bitterness and anger -- The opponents -- 1980: the Iraqi invasion begins -- 1981-82: stalemate -- Defeat and recovery -- 1983-84: a war of attrition -- 1985-86: dog days of a long war -- 1987-88: an end in sight? -- Conclusion.