I bought this as a reference book. There are many full color and some black & white photos throughout (many more than your average Desert Storm book). The Photography (the reason I bought this book) is beautiful. The book includes separate maps of the war zone and the spread of strategy points. The writing is clear and written at a level that a bright 4th grader could get through easily. Another feature of interest is that the publisher offers a personalized cover for Gulf War veterans (details are on the dust cover, don't know if the offer is still valid but it's pretty cool of them). ( )