Oral history of Florida National Guard units, 1990-1991.

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Oral history of Florida National Guard units, 1990-1991.

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These tape recorded interviews with members of Florida's National Guard recount their thoughts and actions while serving on active duty in support of operations against Iraq. The interviews provide insightful accounts that are not normally found in the more formal written after action reports.

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