Lee Zatarain was born in New Orleans, and earned his BA and JD degrees from Louisiana State Univrsity. He is currently an attorney who works in the energy industry, making frequent visits to Washington DC. He resides in Spring Hill Texas with his wife and two daughters.
"...a very well documented book on a subject we saw flash on the
nightly news...an excellent book on a very little known conflict in
US Naval history."--Model Shipwrights
...does an excellent job of describing the tension aboard US ships
and helicopter/ air crews... a good read and a fast one, especially
for those of us unfamiliar with the war" in the first place."--Russ
Lockwood "Magweb.com "
"...a compelling and immensely readable account of one of the
least-known chapters of the U.S. Navy's maritime combat
operations... a must read for those who have a desire or a duty to
understand how recent history may shape perceptions of these
protagonists in the future."--Naval War College Review
"...a fine job of recounting a 20 year old fight that was no doubt
just another round in a continuing struggle."--Proceedings
"...an excellent book on a very little known conflict in US Naval
History".--Internet Modeler
"...full of such head shaking revelations and is a good source of
information on America's naval readiness, its Middle East policies
and its heroes and scapegoats in the not too distant past."--The
Journal of America's Military Past
"...one of the best reads of the year...the best and most accurate
account of the events of that fateful time peiod...answers a lot of
questions and brings up a few as all, It is one that you simply
must read."--Modeling Madness
"...well researched... a compelling read for the armchair
enthusiast and military veteran alike."--IPMS/USA
".presents a case study of the complex relations based on oil,
politics, and power. During the Reagan administration, and
undeclared war was launched between America and Iran after the
latter threatened shipping through the Gulf and the Straits of
Hormuz. The ensuing conflict is known as the Tanker War, and
Zatarain's account is both thorough and balanced...The author's
thoroughness creates an almost first person narration of the
conflict beginning with Iran's ambush of the American frigate Stark
to the errant shooting down of Iran Air Flight 655. His chronicale
adopts and American perspective yet bias remains absent from his
work....For readers interested in Persian Gulf affairs, America's
First Clash With Iran offers an exhaustive and impartial history of
largely forgotten and overlooked situation...a well rounded
discussion of the metaphorical chess match between America and
Iran. Though the Tanker War ceased in 1988, these events continue
to be relevant today, as America's relationship with Middle Eastern
nations remains tenuous..."--Nautical Research Journal
"an excitingly written and very clear description of two oft
forgotten but vitally important years in the relationship between
Iran and the West."--Ships and Shipping
"Anyone thirsting for the maximum detail of the period under the
spotlight will not be disappointed...packed with information...a
very readable account, which sheds considerable light and insight
on what the public were fed at the time."--Royal Navy and Maritime
Book Reviews
"Lee Zatarain leaves no stone unturned in his analysis of this
little remembered naval conflict between the United States and
Iran. From his riveting prose and suspense building hooks to his
powerful blow by blow take downs of the conflicts biggest
questions. Zatarain delivers a sure winner. Military and civilian
readers with any interest in naval or recent military history
should most definitely add Tanker War to their reading
queues."--Army Lawyer
"Well paced and factual... clearly understands the details of war
at sea. As the United States discusses a possible conflict with
Iran in the global press, the important lessons outlined...become
particularly valuable.""--The Northern Mariner
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