"Immortal" is the only single-volume English-language survey of
Iran's military history. CIA analyst Steven R. Ward shows that
Iran's soldiers, from the famed "Immortals" of ancient Persia to
today's Revolutionary Guard, have demonstrated through the
centuries that they should not be underestimated. This history also
provides background on the nationalist, tribal, and religious
heritages of the country to help readers better understand Iran and
its security outlook.
"Immortal" begins with the founding of ancient Persia's empire
under Cyrus the Great and continues through the Iran-Iraq War
(1980--1988) and up to the present. Drawing on a wide range of
sources including declassified documents, the author gives primary
focus to the modern era to relate the build-up of the military
under the last Shah, its collapse during the Islamic revolution,
its fortunes in the Iran-Iraq War, and its rise from the ashes to
help Iran become once again a major regional military power. He
shows that, despite command and supply problems, Iranian soldiers
demonstrate high levels of bravery and perseverance and have
enjoyed surprising tactical successes even when victory has been
elusive. These qualities and the Iranians' ability to impose high
costs on their enemies by exploiting Iran's imposing geography bear
careful consideration today by potential opponents.
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