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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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Where did the Ayatollah Khomeini go after being deported from Iran?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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he was hung in Iraq several years ago you can find video of it on the internet
How did Obama stop the Iraq war?
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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?
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Which gulf war? 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb '91 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-
What was the gulf war about?
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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.
Where combat action badges given to soldiers during desert storm?
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If they've got orders for it, yes. Nothing can be worn without either VOCO or written orders. VOCO=Verbal Orders from the Commanding Officer.
List of those who died in the 1st gulf war?
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U.S. casualties
- Army: 98 battle; 105 nonbattle
- Navy: six battle; eight nonbattle
- Marines: 24 battle; 26 nonbattle
- Air Force: 20 battle; six nonbattle.
Resulting in 148 U.S. battle deaths, and 145 nonbattle deaths, including 15 women. Wounded in action: 467.
Iraqi casualties
- Of Iraq's 545,000 troops in the Kuwait theater of operations, an estimated 100,000 were killed, and
- 300,000 were wounded.
Who were the leaders of each side of the Desert Storm War 1990-1991?
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There was no war in 1990. Operation Desert Shield was a military build up in 1990. Hostilities commenced on Jan 15, 1991 and ended approximately 30 days later(Operation Desert Storm). President George Bush SENIOR was commander in chief for the US, and Saddam Hussien for Iraq.
Who is the Communist leader of Cuba today?
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The Arawak and Ciboney Indians.
Cuba was discovered by Columbus in 1492 and colonized by Spain in 1511 under the leadership of Diego de Velazquez.
Who did Iraq try to invade in gulf war?
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Kuwait. Upon his retreat, Saddam Hussein set the oil wells on fire... they burned for years.
What were some of the long term and short term effects of the Persian gulf war?
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For the first war, the short term effect was the ongoing tension between Iraq and Kuwait over Kuwait's oil fields. Another short term effect was when Iraq invaded Kuwait to take over their oil supply.
How did the world respond to the 1991 Gulf War?
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The international response of the Persian Gulf War was indecisive and late. The Persian Gulf War, codenamed Operation Desert Storm and commonly referred to as the Gulf War, was a war waged by a United Nations-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
What countries made up the Gulf War coalition forces?
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The U.S., Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Britain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Czech Republic, Oman, Pakistan, France, Norway, Poland, Greece, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Kuwait, Italy, Morocco, Niger, Spain, New Zealand, Qatar, Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal, Sweden, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates. These 34 countries provided military help.
What were the tactics of the Viet Cong?
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The North Vietnamese Army (NVA) was just like the United States Army (USA), except it was a newer army, had different style helmets (pith helmets), uniforms, weapons (AK-47's, RPG's, etc.), basically Soviet (Russian) & Chinese tanks, trucks, jet fighters, artillery, etc. Whereas the US Army had M-16's, M-72 LAW's (our counter to their RPG), steel helmets, and US made tanks, artillery, and jet fighters, etc. The NVA fought the US Army & US Marines generally the same way we fought them, normally at company (roughly 150 men commanded by a captain) or platoon (led by a Lieutenant, 30 to 40 men) level. Battles, such as depicted in the film , "We Were Soldiers..." was a BATTALION level fight. The film, "Hamburger Hill" may have been a BATTALION (600 men, commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel-LTC) level fight. Khe Sanh was a DIVISION level battle, commanded by GENERALS. NVA & US Army/Marine battles were normally never larger than company sized firefights. They would ambush us, we'd counter-attack, they might "dig-in", we'd back off, call in an "air strike." After the strike, we'd "sweep" on line (men on both sides, walking straight ahead) into the bombed area to see what "the jets got." If there was more resistance, if we could handle it, we would. If not, back off (fall back) regroup, and call in another "air strike", or the artillery. Then repeat the process when neccessary. The Viet Cong (VC) were NOT regular army troops. They were home grown guerillas that were very organized. They tried to avoid "face to face-conventional battles." Mainly concentrating on blowing bridges, ammo dumps, fuel depots, and attacking local South Vietnamese towns (villages), and ambushing convoys & traffic on the roads. They surfaced during the TET offensive of 1968. They fought pretty well, but in the end, the VC were practically finished as a fighting force. From 1969 on, the NVA carried the brunt of the fighting for the communist forces.
Why were Greeks so successful against Persian on the three wars?
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1. A strategy of fighting on interior lines, exposing the Persian forces to supply difficulties in a poor and hostile area of operations.
2. Superior land tactics, using terrain to offset the superior cavalry.
3. Superior naval tactics of engaging the Persian fleet in narrow waters.
How much is 250 dinar Iraq bill with picture of Saddam on it worth?
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They are selling on ebay right now for $3.50 shipped. The bills are worthless. Put it in your collection and save it. It is not a bill that is ever going to be worth any real money. Case in point, see related link.
What was the main reason why Iraq went to war during gulf war?
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The reason as to why the United States went to war Iraq remains contentious. The official reason given however was to remove a regime that was developing and using the weapons of mass destruction.
The Initial Official Justification was that Iraq was creating Weapons of Mass Destruction
The primary reason given by the administration of George W. Bush was that Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq, was engaged in the production or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). These are nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons (examples are the anthrax letter attacks in the US and the Sarin gas attacks in Tokyo--neither of which had any connection to Iraq). It was suggested that Hussein might provide these weapons to terrorists to attack the US. He had already used chemical weapons sold to him by the US against Iran, and also against Iraqi Kurds. Before the war UN inspectors announced they had found no evidence of WMDs, despite unfettered access. After the war was under way, additional investigation concluded Saddam did not have WMDs.
Who fought on the allied side in the gulf war?
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The whole war condemned Iraq for invading Kuwait, except for the following countries : Jordan, Sudan, Libiya, Yemen, Algeria, Tunis, and the Palestienian People.
Following countries supported Kuwait with troops :
USA, BRITAIN, SAUDI ARABIA, FRANCE, ITALY, Germany, QATAR, UAE, BAHRAIN, OMAN, EGYPT, SRILANKA. many more.
Which short war was fought in Kuwait and Iraq in 1991?
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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.
The 1980-1988 war in the Persian Gulf was fought between?
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The war in the Persian Gulf that was fought from 1980 to 1988 was between Iran and Iraq.
Iran and Iraq
What did the ku klux klan oppose in the 1920's?
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KKK, Ku Klux Klan opposed African-Americans, Jews, Catholics, and Immigrants.
