Two Scoops of Hooah!: The T-Wall Art of Kuwait and Iraq

author: George Hauer
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.60
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2018/05/13
date added: 2018/05/13
shelves: non-fiction
review:
'Two Scoops of Hooah!: The T-Wall Art of Kuwait and Iraq' by George Hauer with Robin Whitney is a collection of art on concrete barriers in combat zones.

A t-wall, I learned, is a concrete barrier put in place as blast protection placed around military bases to protect from explosive blasts. As soldiers have been stationed near these, they have painted various murals on them. The t-walls are temporary. This book documents the various art left on them for a more permanent remembrance. Much of the art tells about the different units stationed near them. There are engineering companies, supply companies, medical units and various combat units. There is a section with art by coalition partners. The book finishes with memorial walls.

It's a pretty straightforward book, and the art styles range. The poignancy is in the message stating "I was here" and it's not lost on me. I appreciate these men and women and the sacrifices they make. I really liked getting to see this form of art.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Schiffer Publishing Ltd. and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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