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Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War took place from August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991 and is often referred to as the Gulf War or Desert Storm.
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What awards did USS Shasta AE 33 earn during desert storm?
Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons
Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row - Navy Unit Commendation - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2) - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (2)
Second Row - Navy Expeditionary Medal (2-Iran/Indian Ocean) - National Defense Service Medal - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3-Op. Restore Hope, Somalia)
Third Row - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Humanitarian Service Medal (4-Boat People) - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Where are the names of the soldiers killed in Desert storm?
The names of the soldiers killed in Desert Storm can be found in various places, such as military records, official memorials, and online databases. The official records of casualties are typically maintained by the military branches and the Department of Defense. Additionally, there are dedicated websites and organizations that compile and honor the names of the fallen soldiers.
Did Kuwait pay the US for the first gulf war?
No, Kuwait did not pay the US for the first Gulf War. The US led a multinational coalition to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1990-1991. The operation was primarily financed by the participating coalition countries rather than Kuwait.
What else happened in desert storm?
DS happened so fast (started and finished so quickly), that many US combat/support troops arrived in the region, only to have to gather up surrendering Iraqis and clean up the area. The whole campaign lasted less than 60 days. The primary element of the campaign was ejecting Iraq from Kuwait; that mission was accomplished. DS has been nicknamed the "100 Hour War" by certain members of the press. Other results of DS were: The combat testing of the US Army's new M1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank); the M1 was introduced in the early '80s, but had never been used in combat until DS. Cruise missiles fired from US warships, smart missiles fired from aircraft, and the new "cold war" designed A10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) and Apache AH-64 (AH=Attack Helicopter; the AH-64 replaced the Vietnam War COBRA attack helicopter for the US Army) tank killers racked up incredible tank kills during DS. The Bradley IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) and HMMUVs (Humvees) were also combat fielded (tested) for the first time under general combat conditions.
Which country was invaded to begin the gulf war in 1991?
Iraq was invaded to begin the Gulf War in 1991. The invasion was led by a coalition of forces led by the United States with the goal of liberating Kuwait, which had been invaded and occupied by Iraq. The war lasted for six weeks and resulted in the expulsion of Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
Did the US have allies going into the Persian Gulf war and who were the allies?
Yes, the United States had several allies in the Persian Gulf War. The main allies were the United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, and other Arab countries forming the Coalition Forces. These countries joined the US-led military coalition to liberate Kuwait from the Iraqi invasion.
What is the plot of the film 'The Three Kings'?
'The Three Kings' is about three soldiers stealing gold from a bunker in Kuwait at the end of the Gulf War and their trails in dealing with the remaining Iraqi resistance. The film is a satire of war and war films.
What type of military engagement did the Persian Gulf War begin with?
The Persian Gulf War began with a large-scale aerial bombardment campaign known as Operation Desert Storm, launched by the U.S.-led coalition forces. This initial stage involved extensive airstrikes targeting military installations, command centers, communication networks, and air defenses of Iraq. The objective was to degrade Iraq's military capabilities and gain air supremacy before launching ground operations.
What was the last battle of the Gulf War?
Evacuating Iraqi personnel on the "Highway of Death" was monitored on television by President George Bush Sr., after Coalition aircraft attacked the highway. The Commander in Chief agreed with his staff, that the operation was successful and should be terminated after this scene was viewed; February 1991, less than 60 days after Operation Desert Storm started, the mission was complete.
Who pulled out the troops in desert storm war?
President George Bush Sr. thought that there was no need to take Baghdad and he also thought that Saddam Hussein was finished politically. Southern and Northern Iraq was in rebellion, after they got kicked out of Kuwait by the coalition forces. President Bush Sr. didn't want American casualties by taking Baghdad and Saddam. Saddam's own army was in shambles after Operation Desert Storm and at that time didn't pose anymore threats to the world and its neighboring countries.
What Alberta-born CNN reporter became known as the stud scud during the Persian gulf war?
The Alberta-born CNN reporter who became known as the "stud scud" during the Persian Gulf War was Peter Arnett. He earned this nickname for his reporting on the scud missile attacks launched by Iraq during the conflict.
I participated in Operation Sea Dragon during the Vietnam War. It involved the use of naval patrols and gunfire to destroy both land targets (bridges, trails, camps, etc.) and shoreline traffic (gunboats and supply barges). The gunfire was provided from a battleship (USS New Jersey in 1968), 6" and 8" cruisers, destroyers and gunboats. The operation, like the bombing campaign (Rolling Thunder) could have been a complete success had it not been for the cowardly intervention by the administration and the congress.
What were the impacts of Grco-Persian war?
Later in the war Athens assumed leadership of an anti-Persian coalition of a couple of hundred Greek cities we call the Delian League. When peace was made with the Persian Empire, Athens converted this League into an empire of its own, and used it's funds for it's own benefit.
With this strength behind it, it began to impose itself on other cities outside its empire, which brought it into war with the Peloponnesian League led by it's ex-ally Sparta. The result was a 27-year war which devastated the Greek world which Athens lost and was stripped of its empire. Sporadic fighting between the Greek cities continued which gave Macedonia the opportunity to dominate a weakened Greece.
Are Persia and iran the same place?
Yes. Persia was founded many centuries B.C. It was known as Persia until 1935, when Reza Shah (the King) declared a new name (Iran) to symbolize the newly industrialized nation. Iran means land of the Aryans. However, due to the thousands of years of history behind the name Persia, the two names are interchangeable.
What country did Iraq invade for oil?
Kuwait, to Iraq's southwest, was conquered by Iraq in 1990.
Kuwait was invaded in 1990 by Iraq who claimed they had been stealing oil by drilling diagonally under the ground and also probably because Iraq did not want to repay the large amount of money they had borrowed from the Kuwaitis during the Iran-Iraq war.
The US and a coalition of other nations then retaliated against Iraq in what is commonly referred to as the Gulf War.
Where did the Ayatollah Khomeini go after being deported from Iran?
Answer 1
This is incorrect, please read the book All the Shah's Men for a good understanding of how the Shah or Iran was put into power and how he was thrown out. Ayatollah Khomeini was a leader of a religious and political uprising that was cultivated by the actions of the United States fledgling CIA ie Kermit Roosevelt.
Answer 2
There is a supposition in this question that is partially incorrect, namely that the primary or most important people to overthrow the Shah were fundamentalist Muslims led by the Ayatollah Khomeini. This is not the case. The Iranian people, most of them traditional or secular Muslims revolted all across Iran. The Religious Fundamentalists were a minority of those Iranians who were protesting. When the Shah abdicated, there was an intent to create a Republic that represented the Iranian People. However, between April and October of 1979 (after the Shah had already departed the country and the Islamic Republic of Iran declared) the Ayatollahs were able to consolidate power and create the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran which vested the Religious Fundamentalists with political power.
Iranians in general were opposed to the Shah and opposed him from nearly every political perspective. These include:
- Some said that the Shah was not religious enough
- Some believed that the Shah's policies were too oppressive
- Some believed that the Shah was modernizing without preserving Iran's cultural heritage and others were angry that he was moving too slowly
- Some believed that the Shah was a sellout to foreign interests and others believed his foreign focuses were too narrow.
- Some believed that the Shah did not grant women enough rights and others thought that women had too many rights.
- Some believed that the Shah should have encouraged more middle class growth and others believe he should have put more capital into industry.
- Some wanted more privatization and others wanted more nationalization.
As concerns the specific reasons for the Iranian protests and the eventual revolution, they were numerous:
Wealth & Employment Issues: Most importantly was the wealth inequality between the Shah and the nobility and common Iranian citizen. There was immense poverty throughout the country and high unemployment, underemployment, low wages, and few protections for laborers.
Religious Conservatism: Most Iranians were religiously conservative (similar to the American Bible-belt as opposed to the Fundamentalists) and resisted the Shah's Westernization and Secularization movements in Iran. The Shah made clear that religion was not important to him as a ruler, whereas it was a concern among the people.
Puppet to Foreigners: The Shah was also seen as a Western puppet, especially when the CIA overthrew the Iranian President Mossadegh in 1953 to re-install the Shah of Iran and considering how Iran profited very little from its own petroleum.
Brutal Secret Police: The Shah had a notorious secret police called the SAVAK which harassed people and killed scores of others.
Authoritarianism: Iranians wanted to be in control of their own affairs. Iranians wanted some form of self-government or democracy. The Shah was an authoritarian who prevented people from expressing their own opinions.
Issue for Fundamentalists: Particularly in the fundamentalist camp, the fundamentalists in Iran felt that the Shah epitomized a Western culture of greed and materialism, because he tried to establish a more secular government. As with many rulers, he accumulated vast personal wealth. He also employed various means to suppress political dissent. It was ultimately the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini who in 1979 succeeded the Shah and established an Islamic religious government.
Note: The fact that these grievances existed does not mean that the Islamic Republic of Iran afterwards "fixed" these problems.
Who was most decorated American soldier in the gulf war?
Audie Murphy I don't know the answer but I do know that Audie Murphy has been DEAD for over 35 years!
Col. Robert Howard. During several tours of duty with U.S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War Col. Howard was awarded the Medal Of Honor (nominated 3 times), 2 Distinguished Service Crosses, 1 Silver Star, 4 Bronze Stars for valor, 8 Purple Hearts and numerous other awards.
During the Persian gulf war japan did?
{ Provided 13 Billion } to help...
Japan contributed medical personnel and medical supplies to the Gulf Coalition. The Constitution of Japan, written by the US after World War 2, forbade Japan from acting militarily except in the direct defense of the Japanese Islands. [FYI, that is also why Japanese forces did not participate in Korea or Vietnam.] The armed forces of Japan are intended ONLY for the defense of Japan, exactly as the US wanted it in 1945. As Japan was a major consumer of oil from the Persian Gulf, some critics urged Japanese military participation in the Gulf War, but Japan steadfastly refused to violate their constitution.
How did sadam hussin die and when?
he was hung in Iraq several years ago you can find video of it on the internet
How did Obama stop the Iraq war?
US troops were gradually removed as the US atttempted to prop up the lawful government. All the Americans left by December 18,2011. Iraq is still struggling to maintain a stable government. Insurgents constantly make attacks with guns and bombs.
How many US soldiers were killed or wounded in the Persian Gulf War?
Which gulf war? 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb '91 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-
The Gulf War started when Iraq decided to invade Kuwait for its large deposits of oil. America and its allies were not happy so they took action and gave the iraqis a deadline to get out or we attack. They ignored us and we attacked. Once they saw us they dropped their weapons and surrenderd.
