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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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Did anyone with mwss-273 contract gulf war illnesses after desert storm in 1991?
Is "mwss-273" a unit? Notwithstanding that question; the most advertised and "new" illness's from DS was the "Depleted Uranium" sickness. That caught alot of military and civilian personnel by surprise. Armor defeating tank shells were used for penetrating armor, DU being a better metal to defeat armor with. Of course, possibly, not many people expected friendly personnel to go exploring shot up and abandoned armored fighting vehicles (AFV's), which sometimes resulted in personnel getting sick from DU exposure.
What was the alliance of gulf war?
Pretty well just between Iran & Iraq (1980-1988). The USN did patrol the gulf to ensure sea lanes remained open however.
What medals awarded to USSHaynsworth DD700 1955 through 1957?
What medals awarded to USS Haynsworth DD700 1955 thru 1957. Suez crisis and Lebonon crisis
When did gulf war start and why?
The war started when Iraq invaded Kuwait (kew-ate) for Kuwait's oil. Iraq thought that Kuwait was illegally tapping into Iraq oil fields. That's when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990.
Who participated in the gulf war?
Iraq opposed the UN Coalition. The member of that coalition most prominently included Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United States and the United Kingdom. It also included (to a lesser extent) Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Qatar, Oman, UAE, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Pakistan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Bangladesh, Niger, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Greece, South Korea, Hungary, Senegal, Sierra Leone, the Kurdish Peshmerga Militia, and financial support from Germany and Japan.
Were any of the Iowa class battleships involved in desert storm?
USS Wisconsin and USS Missouri, both Iowa class battleships, fired Tomahawk Cruise Missiles in combat for the first time during Desert Storm. Reportedly firing a limited amount of 16" gun fire as well.
How many un troops died in first gulf war?
Approximately 30 US Sailors aboard the USS Stark were killed when an Iraqi jet fired a missile at the warship during the 1st Gulf War in 1980-1988 (Iran-Iraq War).
What bird is known as a squadron?
"Squadron" is a metahporic way of describing a group (flock, etc.) of flying birds. It is a military term, referring to a group of warplanes. "The squadron of hungry pelicans dove repeatedly on the hapless baitfish."
Where were the American civilians moved from and to during the Gulf War?
Which gulf war. The US participated in three of them.
What countries are involved in the Iraq war?
Iran and Australia, Britain, Germany, Ireland, and many other countries.
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There were two wars in 1812. The larger of the two were the Napoleonic Wars being fought by the French Empire of Napoleon Bonaparte and England and her allies. Those wars lasted from 1803 until 1815 and included Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia. The other was the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States. The War of 1812 lasted from 1812 to 1815.
What actors and actresses appeared in Uncle Saddam - 2000?
The cast of Uncle Saddam - 2000 includes: Saddam Hussein as himself Uday Hussein as Himself (eldest son of Saddam Hussein) Qusay Hussein as Himself (youngest son of Saddam Hussein) Wallace Langham as Narrator
If you're asking about the current Operation in Iraq (Iraqi Freedom); NO NATION IS AT WAR with Iraq! Government forces are trying to arrest/terminate terrorists/insurgents.
Why was Iraq in debt after the Iran Iraq war?
Iran is a militaristic regime that pours all of its resources into preparing for war with countries like the United States. At the time Iran had a military might comparable to India's today. Iraq had a decent military but a complete retard by the name of Saddam Hussein happened to be commanding it, his irrational R&D projects, and military budgeting, combined with his lavish super expensive lifestyle drove his government into debt pretty rapidly, which is why he had the military invade Kuwait, which is where the United States stepped in and launched Operation Desert shield, and then later Operation desert storm.
How many marines served in the Persian gulf war?
According to the Almanac there was 71,254 Marines who served in the Persian Gulf War!
Did the USSR participate in Desert Storm?
No. Prior to Desert Storm there was talk that the Soviets might commit combat forces, but it did not happen. It should be remembered that the USSR had recently collapsed and was still picking itself up from the rubble. It should also be remembered that the US, Great Britain, France, and the the other Coalition countries had more than enough forces in the area to make Operation Desert Storm a smashing success. Soviet participation would have been a nice gesture, but it was non-essential.
What dates do we the people need to know about the 1st gulf war?
There were three gulf wars in the 20th and 21st centuries: 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb '91 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-
