Gulf War

Approximately 30 US Sailors were killed when an Iraqi aircraft launched a missile that struck the US Navy warship USS Stark, while it was patrolling the Persian Gulf, during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).

George H. W. Bush was the President and so commander-in-chief over the military operation known as Desert Storm. This operation was the US response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Bush did not personally lead the operation.

Following uprisings in the north and south, Iraqi no-fly zones were established to help protect the Shi'ite and Kurdish groups in South and North Iraq, respectively. These no-fly zones (originally north of the 36th parallel and south of the 32nd parallel) were monitored mainly by the United States and the United Kingdom, though France also participated. Combined, they flew more sorties over Iraq in the eleven years following the war than were flown during the war. These sorties dropped bombs nearly every other day against surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft guns which engaged the patrolling aircraft. However, the greatest amount of bombs was dropped during two sustained bombing campaigns: Operation Desert Strike, which lasted a few weeks in September 1996, and Operation Desert Fox, in December 1998. Operation Northern Watch, the no-fly zone covering the Kurds, allowed the population to focus on developing security and infrastructure, which was reflected after Saddam's fall in 2003 by a much more progressive and sustainable region (when compared to the rest of the country following Operation Iraqi Freedom). Operation Southern Watch, on the other hand, was not successful in providing the Shi'ite population the same opportunity. Widespread infrastructure destruction during the ground war hurt the Iraqi population. Years after the war, electricity production was less than a quarter of its pre-war level. The destruction of water treatment facilities caused sewage to flow directly into the Tigris River, from which civilians drew drinking water, resulting in widespread disease. Funds provided by Western nations to help combat the problem were diverted instead to maintaining Saddam's military control over the country. Economic sanctions were kept in place following the war, pending a weapons inspection with which Iraq never fully cooperated as it accused the UN inspectors of spying (something which was later proven to be at least partially true). Iraq was later allowed to import certain products under the UN's Oil for Food program. A 1998 UNICEF report found that the sanctions resulted in an increase to 90,000 deaths per year. Many argue that the sanctions on Iraq and the American military presence in Saudi Arabia contributed to an increasingly negative image of the United States in the Arab world. A United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) on weapons was established, to monitor Iraq's compliance with restrictions on weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles. Iraq accepted some and refused other weapons inspections. The team found some evidence of biological weapons programs at one site and non-compliance at many other sites. In 1997, Iraq expelled all U.S. members of the inspection team, alleging that the United States was using the inspections as a front for espionage; members of UNSCOM were in regular contact with various intelligence agencies to provide information on weapons sites back and forth. The team returned for an even more turbulent time period between 1997 and 1999; one member of the weapons inspection team, U.S. Marine Scott Ritter, resigned in 1998, alleging that the Clinton administration was blocking investigations because they did not want a full-scale confrontation with Iraq. In 1999, the team was replaced by UNMOVIC, which began inspections in 2002. In 2002, Iraq � and especially Saddam Hussein � became targets in the United States' War on Terrorism, leading to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, led by the United States and, to a lesser extent, the United Kingdom. The People's Republic of China (whose army in many ways resembled the Iraqi army) was surprised at the performance of American technology on the battlefield. The swiftness of the coalition victory resulted in an overall change in Chinese military thinking and began a movement to technologically modernize the People's Liberation Army. These things irritated Islamic Extremism, although it had already been there to start with, strong as ever. The change of face by Saddam's secular regime did little to draw support from Islamics groups. However, it, combined with the Saudi Arabian alliance with the United States and Saudi Arabia being seen as being on the same side of Israel dramatically eroded that regime's legitimacy. Activity of Islamics groups against the Saudi regime increased dramatically. The presence of American troops in Saudi Arabia, the invasion of Iraq, and the subsequent blockade were some of the grievances listed by Osama bin Laden in his 1998 Fatwa. In part to win back favor with Islamics groups Saudi Arabia greatly increased funding to those that would support the regime. Throughout the newly independent states of Central Asia the Saudis paid for the distribution of millions of Qur'ans and the building of hundreds of mosques for extremist groups. In Afghanistan the Saudi regime became a leading patron of the Taliban in that nation's civil war, and one of the few foreign countries to officially recognize the government.

The first gulf war was fought in 1990-1991. A total of 700,000 US soldiers participated in 'Operation Desert Storm'. Considering the fact that only 294 US soldiers died during the conflict and the average life expectancy in USA is 78 years , it can be safely said that a majority of Iraq War veterans are still alive. However, there exists no database to indicate the exact number of surviving veterans of Iraq war.

The Invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, on August 2nd 1990, the first actual engagement probably occured when Kuwaiti Tanks attemped to halt the invasion outside Kuwait City, from the 2nd of August through the 4th of august

Which Gulf War? 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb '91 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003- You again? I'm so sick of this. Have you ever heard of the War of 1812, the Texan Revolution, and the Mexican-American War? Or do you know them as the First, Second, and Third Gulf of Mexico Wars?

The children in the Iraq war are being used to become young solders. The adult solders are kidnaping them from their famlies and taking them to their hideout and then brainwash them and train them to become solders.

*Jan 16, 1991 The air war started Jan 17 at 2:38 a.m. (local time) or January 16 at 6:38PM EST due to an 8 hour time difference, with an Apache helicopter attack. *US warplanes attack Baghdad, Kuwait and other military targets in Iraq. *Jan 17, 1991 Iraq launches first SCUD Missle attack. *Jan 30, 1991 US forces in the Gulf exceed 500,000. *Feb 6, 1991 Jordan King Hussein lashes out against American bombardments and supports Iraq. *Feb 13, 1991 US Bombers destroy a bunker complex in Baghdad with several hundred citizens inside. Nearly 300 die. *Feb 17, 1991 Tariq Aziz travels to Moscow to discuss possible negotiated end to the war. *Feb 22, 1991 President Bush issues an ultimatum of Feb 23 for Iraqi troops to withdraw from Kuwait. *Feb 23, 1991 Ground war begins with Marines, Army and Arab forces moving into Iraq and Kuwait. *Feb 25, 1991 Iraqi SCUD missle hits a US barracks in Saudi Arabia killing 27. *Feb 26, 1991 Kuwaiti resistence leaders declare they are in control of Kuwait City. *Feb 27, 1991 President Bush orders a cease fire effective at midnight Kuwaiti time. *Mar 3, 1991 Iraqi leaders formally accept cease fire terms *Mar 4, 1991 Ten Allied POWs freed *Mar 5, 1991 35 POWs released *Mar 8, 1991 First US combat forces return home. *April 10, 1991 UN declares official end to the Gulf War *May 10, 1995 Operation Desert Storm officially ended

There were several countries that fought in Desert Storm. A few of countries were the United States, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.

Well, sort of. I am learning about this right now in History class. Veteran's day is technically considered a memorial to all soldiers who have served in the U.S. army. So I guess that would count as a memorial to veterans of the conflict in the Vietnam War. There is also a wall of the names of all soldiers who died in the Vietnam War. I believe that there is some 58,000 fallen soldiers' names on that wall. Thank you for being so interested in the wonderful soldiers of our country who serve for our great blessings of liberty and freedom. This was a great question and I am glad to enlighten you on the Veterans of past wars. Thank you to all of our fallen soldiers and soldiers out on the battlefield right now! We support you 100%! Thanks again for asking this wonderful question! :)

During the Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988, the US patrolled the Persian Gulf to ensure that oil tankers could still transit the waterways (referred to as the "tanker war"). On May 1987 an Iraqi jet launched an exocet missile at the USN frigate, USS Stark, killing 37 US sailors and nearly sinking the ship. The following year in 1988, the USS Vincennes shot down an Iranian airliner, killing all aboard.

During Operation Desert Storm from January 15, 1991 to about February 26, 1991 (approximately 45 days), the US ejected Iraqi forces from Kuwait. Approximately 146 US battle deaths were incurred during this campaign. Mission was accomplished.

During Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, US forces invaded Iraq to remove the Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussain from power. Mission was accomplished.

The first one was fought from 1990 to 1991 in Kuwait and Iraq.

The second one has been fought since 2003 in Iraq.

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

After a long war between Iraq and Iran, Saddam had depleted the treasury and was looking to replenish the country's bank accounts (which he actually used more often for himself and his family's comforts). He had long tired to claim that Kuwait was actually part of Iraq and it didn't hurt that they were rich in oil, so he invaded.
After the US positioned the armed forces in the Persian Gulf and surrounding countries, President H.W. Bush gave deadlines for the Iraqis to leave Kuwait that came and went. Bush bombed strategic Iraqi targets on January 17, 1991 for 100 days and then sent in ground forces in February. The ground campaign lasted only 100 hours.

Iraq, in response to its invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

Saddam Hussien had been at war with Iran for 8 years. In this time he had used all of his countries' money and resources to fund the war. He saw opportunity in Kuwait because of their vast oilfields and decided to have them for himself. As he massed troops on the border, president Bush saw the need to protect the oil fields, and thus world stability and warned Hussien not to do it. He kept on, and Bush responded by sending in the troops.

Which Gulf War: 1980-1988; Jan-Feb 1991; Operation Desert Shield 1990; Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003...and are people considering Aghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) as part of the Middle East? Because if they are...that's the Gulf too. So, we'll be able to say "just about" how old a "gulf war" soldier is, just as soon as a correct year is picked out (from above).

Saddam's failed all of his major plans, and this in itself is an Iranian victory. However, due to the fact that Iran failed its objective of overthrowing Saddam's regime, the war ended in a stalemate.

When looking at the severe military advantage of Iraq, backed by every superpower in the world including the US and the USSR, and Iran's (who had just experienced a harsh revolution that resulted in the almost complete destruction of Iranian military leadership due to internal purges by the Ayatollah) severe disadvantage, it's a miracle that Iran not only managed to push out the Iraqis in a matter of two years, but also push into Iraqi territory. Iran's use of its superior quality American weaponry combined with its highly mobile battle tactics surprised Iraq's forces. Near the end of the war both countries were resorting more and more to long range ballistic missiles, a time known as the "war of the cities" which resulted in many civilian casualties. Iran's use of child soldiers was common due to the regime earlier unwisely dismantling most of its military out of fear of a coup.

Officially there "nobody winner" since Iran asked Iraq for a cease fire. In body count Iraq would be the winner since Saddam was a unstoppable force in the Iraq-Iran war and gassed and killed many thousands of Iranians. While at the same time gassing and killing people he deemed enemies of the state. When he succeeded in killing hundreds of thousands of enemies of the state he turned his entire military force towards Iran and shortly after they asked Saddam for a cease fire. Saddam declared the war a victory at home and created a large war memorial, complete with a very large pile of Iranian helmets.

General Norman Schwartzkopf was the supreme commander of the Coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991.

The United States and The United Kingdom

General Merrill McPeak was the USAF Chief of Staff during Desert Storm.

The first Gulf War, also known as Desert Storm, was fought for the defense of Saudi Arabia and Iraq's forced annexation of Kuwait. The cost of the war was $60 billion for the United States, $36 billion of that amount was paid for by Saudi Arabia.

The United States believed the war posed a threat to world oil supplies