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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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Why did the UN inspectors visit Iraq after the Gulf War?
UN Inspectors came to Iraq to collect Saddam's vast arsenal (at that time) of chemical and biological weapons. Since that point, Iraq had had to comply with such inspections until the fall of Saddam's regime.
What seems to be Saddam Hussein's attitude about fighting in another war with the US?
Well, he was executed on December 30, 2006. So I think he's rather indifferent to the idea of another war with anyone.
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Which happened first the Korean war or the Persian gulf war?
Korean War 1950-1953 Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988
In what years did the Desert Storm conflict start and end?
Operation Desert Storm was conducted from January to Febuary 1991; it lasted less than 60 days. Operation Desert Shield preceeded it in 1990; the build up of military forces.
How is the abrams M1A2 better than the abrams M1A1?
In February 2001, GDLS were contracted to supply 240 M1A2 tanks with a system enhancement package (SEP) by 2004. The M1A2 SEP contains an embedded version of the US Army's Force XXI command and control architecture; new Raytheon commander's independent thermal viewer (CITV) with second-generation thermal imager; commander's display for digital colour terrain maps; DRS Techologies second-generation GEN II TIS thermal imaging gunner's sight with increased range; driver's integrated display and thermal management system.
further details can be found at www.army-technology.com/projects/abrams
What part did the rct play in gulf war?
Does "rct" stand for Regimental Combat Team? Which gulf war? The one in 1980 to 1988; or 1991, or 2003?
What did the Iraqi army do as they retreated from Kuwait?
They set fire to about 700 oil wells when leaving Kuwait
Was Richard Gene Waters a member of the US delta force?
Traditionally, if he was a member, no one should know about it. That unit was "supposed" to be classified.
Have scientists found a cure for Iraqi or Gulf war syndrome?
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How much military hardware did the US move from Saudi Arabia to Qatar?
During the Gulf War, the United States moved its combat operations center from Saudi Arabia toÊthe Al Udeid Air Base inÊQatar. How much military hardware was included in this move is not public information.
Where did the Perisan gulf war take place?
There is confusion since there are three different wars that can be called "The Persian Gulf War"
Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988:
The primary battleground was Iran and the Iran-Iraqi border, during the Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 and in the waters of the Persian Gulf.
The most important region of the conflict was Khuzestan Province in Iran.
Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991:
This war initially took place within Kuwait when Iraqi troops invaded the country. Coalition forces gathered in Saudi Arabia along that country's border with Iraq and Kuwait. The Coalition forces then pressed over-land through Kuwait and southern Iraq. There were also Air-Force raids in northern Iraq.
Iraq War of 2003-2011:
The initial ground assault was in southern Iraq, but this part of the war was only a few months long. The majority of the fighting was counter-insurgency all throughout the country of Iraq by Coalition Forces.
What cultural icons are important to the Persian Gulf war?
Which Gulf War? There were at least three of them.
Why did us troops enter the persian gulf area?
Originally to liberate Kuwait, later to punish Saddam.
What was a cause of the Persian Gulf War and was also a result of British imperialism?
The establishment of the Kingdom of Iraq, and the exclusion of Kuwait from Iraq by the British mandate, in 1918.
Of the US$60 Billion cost of the war, $36 billion was paid by the Saudi Arabians and the rest by the US, UK and Egypt.
What handguns were issued in desert storm?
The Army's official sidearm for some years now has been the 9mm Berreta M9.
How did the First Gulf War change the course of history?
The Iraq-Iran War 1980-1988 allowed the Iraqi Forces to gain experience for future conflicts. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb 1991, only lasted approximately 30 days, but allowed the Iraqi Forces to experience a more highly technical enemy than they had experienced when fighting the Iranians about 3 years earlier. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003, went just as well as Desert Storm did 12 years earlier, then degenerated into a "Police Action" in which the restoration of Law & Order, and Stability to the country has become the primary mission of the region (country).
Why was the Persian Gulf war successful for the US?
why was the gulf war a success and why was it not
What is considered unethical for the war in Iraq?
No evidence of WMD Should not force democracy on a country who chose their government themselves
