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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 us Army unit saw the most action during Desert Storm?
US Army aviation units saw most of the action; flying the brand new (helicopter) AH-64 Apache tank killer. The USAF tank killer was the fixed wing; A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog).
How did the gulf war influence fashion?
Seems like desert camo replaced jungle camo as a fashion statement for a time after the Gulf war.
Saddam Hussein ( Iraq's leader) invaded Kuwait in 1990. He wanted to take over it's oil wells and to continue his invasion to Saudi Arabia for the same reason.
What was the size of US Army during the Gulf War?
The US Army maintained a strength of nearly a million members from the 1980's though to the present.
Did president bush declare an end to major combat in less then two months after the war in Iraq?
Yes.
The second US-Iraq war began on 2003 March 20.
Bush declared an end to major combat on 2003 May 1 on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Why was the source of gulf war?
There were three gulf wars in the 20th & 21st centuries: 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb '91 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-
How many lives were lost on December 7 1941?
I have seen a couple different numbers. 2,403 with 68 of the deaths being civilian was on I found most consistantly. It is near 2,400.
What support was received when the United States launched Operation Desert Storm?
The U.S. was the leader of a broad coalition of forces
Did the Persian Gulf War have any effect on the current conflict?
The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988, possibly had some influence, as the US presence in that conflict was well publicized when the USS Stark (Frigate) was nearly sunk after being struck by an Iraqi missile; and later, the USS Vincennes shot down a civilian passenger airliner, by error. Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb 1991, certainly had some influence, as the US/Coalition Forces physically removed Iraqi Forces from the country of Kuwait within those approximate 30 days of the conflict. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003 to current is a "Police Action" in which the restoration of Law & Order, and the return of Stability, to the country of Iraq is of primary concern to the US/Coalition Forces.
We fought in Desert Storm to evict the Iraqi invasion and occupation of Kuwait.
Was desert storm ever in Panama?
No. The US Invasion of Panama was code named Operation Just Cause in December 1989.
Iraq is allowed to sell oil in order to meet its?
The economy of Iraq, like that of many Middle Eastern countries, relies heavily on oil. Iraq sells oil in order to cover the needs of its people.
What were computers used for during the Gulf War?
Practically everything: Ordering food, ammo, clothing, spare parts, fuel; land navigation (formerly map reading and compass operations), calculating range, altitude, etc.
What happened in the Gulf war 1991 that made the US current account balance recover?
"Current account balance recover", is this a financial question?
Did operation Desert Storm drive Saddam Hussein from power?
No. When operation Desert Storm concluded in 1991, Hussein was still in power. He remained Iraq's leader until shortly after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
What name did George Bush give Iran Iraq and North Korea because of their terrorist activities?
Axis of evil
Why did the United Nations authorize action against Iraq in early 1991?
purpose of expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwaitafter its Invasion_of_Kuwaiton 2 August 1990.
Which US special forces units served in Gulf War?
Almost every element under the Joint Special Operations Command and the Joint Communications Unit had some form of participation in the Gulf War. Delta force seals rangers marine force recon green berretsetc
