Operation Desert Storm (Jan/Feb 1991) consisted largely of "Smart Weapons". Instead of 100 conventional bombs aimed at a target, hoping one or two will strike the target, ONE "smart weapon" could hit with 98% accuracy. Night vision devices were available for ground, air and sea-borne troops; prior to Desert Storm, "white light" was used (normal search lights). Although Kevlar helmets had been used during Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada-1983), the Kevlar helmets used by ground troops in Desert Storm were the latest in protective armor, with DESERT CAMOFLAGE UNIFORMS.
The Persian Gulf War was fought with clubs, spears, and arrowheads. The technology was very advanced for the time period in which the war was fought (1990 - 1991) The Iraqis were considered a very advanced civilization for their use of bows and arrows in this war. Needless to say these weapons did not stack up against the modern technology of other countries and Iraq was forced to surrender in 1991.
Nations within the Persian Gulf region use purchased equipment: Mostly Communist Chinese tanks, personnel carriers; and Soviet hardware. CHICOM Type 59 medium tanks look indentical to Soviet T54/T55 tanks...but were cheaper to produce, and more affordable for nations to buy; these tanks were heavily exported to nations in the 1970's & 1980's.
Because of their superior technology.
how did the first gulf war end
The First Gulf war
Iran was only involved in the First Persian Gulf War also known as the Iran-Iraq War and that war was resolved by armistice after a stalemate. Iran was not part of the Second Persian Gulf War (from 1990-1991) or the Third Persian Gulf War (from 2003-2011).
Prior to Operation Desert Storm in January 1991; the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) was called the gulf war or the Persian Gulf War.
TECHNOLOGY and much more support for our men returning from the gulf
Because of their superior technology.
Which gulf war? There were 3 of them.
how did the first gulf war end
Many historians agree that the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988 was the first Gulf War.
The first war with Iraq started in 1990. This war, also known as Operation Desert Storm, the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, or the First Iraq War, started when Iraq invaded Kuwait.
Some historians consider the Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 to be the first Gulf War.
The US did win the first Gulf war(1991) however the snd gulf war (2003) was a collosal failure in its result.
Yes and no... The A-1 (Skyraider) was used in the Vietnam war, how ever, it is not the Warthog. The A-10 Thunderbolt is commonly known as the warthog but it first saw combat in the first gulf war in 1991. (It was first deployed in 1976)
The First Gulf war
The United States has participated in two wars in Iraq. There are many different names for the conflicts. They are often called the First Gulf War and Second Gulf War. The First Gulf War, or Persian Gulf War, was also called Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The allied forces led by the United States were called the "coalition of the willing" by President Bush. The name 1990 Gulf War is also used. The Second Gulf War was also called the Invasion of Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, the War with Iraq.
The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 in the Persian Gulf was monitored by US/Allied nations.