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As to how the Persian Gulf War was different, I presume you mean different from earlier wars. There are probably many ways it was different, but these differences are of little consequence.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere were three golf wars in the 20th & 21st centuries: 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb 1991 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003- The Persian Gulf War was a conventional war. The war in Iraq today is an insurgency. 1. The Iran-Iraq War of 1980-88 was mostly fought on land between these two countries. The US Navy sent ships to the Gulf and flew US flags from all tankers in the gulf regardless of their nationality. Iranian suicide boats made unsuccessful attacks, and a US Navy frigate was badly damaged by an Iraqi missile, but this was not the Persian Gulf War, and no other countries in the world were officially engaged except for Iran and Iraq. 2. The Persian Gulf War of 1990-91 was the one and only Gulf War. There were no others. Operation Desert Storm was not the name of this war or any war. It was the offensive operation to throw Iraq out of Kuwait. The defensive operation to defend Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies was called Operation Desert Shield. A war is not named after an operation. In fact, it is possible to have an operation without a war. 3. The War in Iraq (and Afghanistan) currently is not a gulf war either. The flow of oil from the Persian Gulf is not immediately threatened as it was in the first two wars. The Baath Party and Sadaam Hussein are no longer in power. This war is an insurgency to support pro-Western governments in Afghanistan and Iraq, just as the war in Vietnam was to support a pro-Westen government in South Vietnam. The enemy are insurgent forces (guerrillas, terrorists, patriots, freedom fighters, jihadists, fanatics, or other names depending on your POV). They do not wear uniforms or fight conventionally.
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∙ 14y agoWhich Persian Gulf War? Ancient Persian wars or the three that occurred in the past 30 years?
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What people were involve in the Persian gulf war?
Which of the 3 Persian Gulf Wars are you referring to?
Which country was the agressor in gulf war?
In the Gulf Wars of 1980-1988 (the Iran-Iraq War) and the Persian Gulf of 1990-1991 (the Persian Gulf War), Iraq was the aggressor. In the Gulf War of 2003-2011 (the Iraq War), the United States was arguably the aggressor.
When did the us win the Persian gulf war?
The US was involved with all three golf wars; which one?
When did the first Persian Gulf war star?
The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988, was one of the longest wars fought in that region.
Was the first gulf war 1990-91 good?
There is certainly a better claim for the Persian Gulf War of 1991 to be a moral war than many other wars, considering that the UN Coalition waged that war in order to liberate the occupied State of Kuwait.
What people were involve in the Persian gulf war?
Which of the 3 Persian Gulf Wars are you referring to?
What Foods were in the Persian gulf war?
Which one? There were 3 Gulf Wars.
Why did the US feel justified in entering the Persian gulf war?
All of the Persian Gulf wars concerned oil. The US utilizes many automobiles. The US has been involved in all or most of the Persian Gulf wars in the 20th and 21st centuries; specifically which Persian Gulf War concerns your question?
Were there any wars in the 1990s?
Yes, such as the Persian Gulf War.
What wars occurred during the 1990's?
Persian gulf war
What kind of media did they use in the Persian gulf war?
Which one? There were 3 golf wars.
Which country was the agressor in gulf war?
In the Gulf Wars of 1980-1988 (the Iran-Iraq War) and the Persian Gulf of 1990-1991 (the Persian Gulf War), Iraq was the aggressor. In the Gulf War of 2003-2011 (the Iraq War), the United States was arguably the aggressor.
What was the Sight Of Greek Naval Victory During Persian Wars?
In the Saronic Gulf where Salamis island is located .
When did the us win the Persian gulf war?
The US was involved with all three golf wars; which one?
What 2 wars was Saddam Hussein involved in?
Iran-Iraq war, Persian Gulf War, Invasion of Iraq. It's actually three wars.
Was Germany involved in the gulf war?
Probably not, the US was the primary supplier of military forces to keep the Persian Gulf sea lanes open (was called the "Tanker Wars" by the press).
How was Kuwait left after the Persian gulf war?
There were at least 3 Persian Gulf Wars? 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm (January/February 1991) 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003- )
