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Iraq led by Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.
The 1991 Gulf War started as a swarm of Apache (Longbow)Gunships destroyed two of Saddam Huissain's radio stations. There were many Apaches invovled and the war lasted some years.

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Which short war was fought in Kuwait and Iraq in 1991?

The Persian Gulf War, The Gulf War, Gulf War I and the Iraq War are all names given to the 1991 war. It was and continues to be mistakenly referred to as Operation Desert Storm.


When did the 'Desert Storm' conflict start?

Operation Desert Storm was the codename for the Gulf War. Desert Storm was a war from January 17, 1991 until February 28, 1991. The war was also known under the names Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War 1 or the First Iraq War.


What three countries have either attacked or been attacked by Iraq?

Answer 1Iran, Kuwait, and the United States.Answer 2There are many more than three countries that have been actively involved in military engagements against Iraq. Note: Only strong contributors to the Gulf War Coalition or the Iraq War Multi-National Force have been listed. For full lists of those countries, please see the links below.Key to symbols: (b) attacked each other, (a) attacked Iraq, (d) attacked by Iraq, (m) minor involvement.Iran (b) (1980-1988 - Iran-Iraq War)Kuwait (d) (1990 - Persian Gulf War), (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United States (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Saudi Arabia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United Kingdom (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Egypt (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)France (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Morocco (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Oman (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Israel (d) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Italy (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2006 - Iraq War)South Korea (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Australia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2009 - Iraq War)Poland (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Netherlands (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2005 - Iraq War)Spain (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2004 - Iraq War)Georgia (a) (2003-2008 Iraq War)


In which year did gulf war take place?

The Gulf War began in 1990 and ended in 1991.


What war was before the golf war?

By the way its the Gulf War and no one is really for sure but,I am for sure its called the Gulf War...

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Where did the 1991 Gulf War start?

Kuwait and surrounding areas (to launch strikes from).


Which short war was fought in Kuwait and Iraq in 1991?

The Persian Gulf War, The Gulf War, Gulf War I and the Iraq War are all names given to the 1991 war. It was and continues to be mistakenly referred to as Operation Desert Storm.


When did the 'Desert Storm' conflict start?

Operation Desert Storm was the codename for the Gulf War. Desert Storm was a war from January 17, 1991 until February 28, 1991. The war was also known under the names Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War 1 or the First Iraq War.


Why did the u.s. start the gulf war?

Which gulf war? There were 3 of them.


What three countries have either attacked or been attacked by Iraq?

Answer 1Iran, Kuwait, and the United States.Answer 2There are many more than three countries that have been actively involved in military engagements against Iraq. Note: Only strong contributors to the Gulf War Coalition or the Iraq War Multi-National Force have been listed. For full lists of those countries, please see the links below.Key to symbols: (b) attacked each other, (a) attacked Iraq, (d) attacked by Iraq, (m) minor involvement.Iran (b) (1980-1988 - Iran-Iraq War)Kuwait (d) (1990 - Persian Gulf War), (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United States (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Saudi Arabia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United Kingdom (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Egypt (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)France (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Morocco (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Oman (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Israel (d) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Italy (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2006 - Iraq War)South Korea (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Australia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2009 - Iraq War)Poland (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Netherlands (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2005 - Iraq War)Spain (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2004 - Iraq War)Georgia (a) (2003-2008 Iraq War)


What was the date that the gulf war ended?

The Gulf War was officially ended on 28 February 1991.


In which year did gulf war take place?

The Gulf War began in 1990 and ended in 1991.


When did Gulf War oil spill happen?

Gulf War oil spill happened in 1991.


What war was before the golf war?

By the way its the Gulf War and no one is really for sure but,I am for sure its called the Gulf War...


When was persion gulf war?

1990-1991


Who was defeated by the us led coalition in the gulf war in 1991?

Politically and militarily, the Gulf War of 1991 was a great victory for the Gulf Coalition. Iraq, although not invaded and occupied, was expelled from Kuwait and suffered heavy losses.


What day and month did the gulf war start in?

Which Gulf War? There were at least three of them.