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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.
1,048 Questions
What are the Symbols for us military ranks?
The services use different insignia for different ranks. A double silver bar in the army is a captain. In the Navy and the Coast Guard that same insignia is a Lt. Go to www.military.com and they may show you the different insignias.
What was the George Bush and the first war with Iraq known for in history?
Bush Sr. Operation Desert Storm; a US Postal Stamp commemorates that campaign. Bush Jr. Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Which would be the least objective source of information for details on the Gulf War?
press release by a military commander.
Who fired the first shot of the gulf war and what was it?
I believe it was a squadron of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters on oatrol over Kuwait who came within range of an Iraqi self-propelled AA position and opened fire, starting the actual shooting war.
Did Saddam Hussein like led zeppelin?
No, that is a myth spread by Led Zeppelin haters. Saddam Hussein never listened to Led Zeppelin.
Why did the united nations form a coalition to stop Iraq from taking over Kuwait in 1990?
The United Nations was created to defend the principle of national sovereignty. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait was a violation of natinal sovereignty. Therefore the United Nations exercised its right to use military force to defend the sovereignty of the Kuwaiti people.
What was total fatalaties in desert storm?
The Alliance suffered 358 killed, 776 wounded and 41 taken prisoners with unknown numbers of Kuwaiti casualities. Iraq deaths estimate very from 20,000 to 200,000, 80,000 taken prisoner and 75,000 wounded.
Why didn't Iraqis like Saddam Hussein?
Saddam Hussein al-Tikriti was Iraq's Fifth President from 1979 until 2003. (Note: al-Tikriti is his last name, not Hussein, which is his father's name, so it is proper to refer to Saddam Hussein as Saddam or al-Tikriti, but not Hussein.) He distinguished himself as a cunning totalitarian monster who ruled Iraq through iron-fisted laws, domestic militancy, and mass persecution of minorities. This is not unlike totalitarian monsters in other countries, who ruled similarly. (like Serbia's Slobodan Milosevic or Argentina's Juan Perón). It is this violence and totalitarianism that made Saddam Hussein virulently disliked.
What caused the gulf war of 1991?
Associated with Post Traumatic Stress syndrome for personnel exposed to any combat operations.
Iraq was generally considered the victor of the 1980-1989 Gulf War between Iran and Iraq.
What happened to Saddam Hussein after he was captured by American forces?
He was tried by the Iraqi Interim government and later hanged.
What does the Iraq War have to do with the Constitution?
The Iraq War has nothing to do with the United States Constitution. The war was not declared in defense of the Constitution, to help the Constitution, or to promote any vision of the Constitution. However, there is a debate as to whether the Iraq War is a legal War by the American Definition because there was no formal Declaration of War by Congress, which is required by the Constitution and subsequent Laws of the United States.
How did the oil companies respond to the gulf war?
They more than likely responded to all of the gulf wars. Which one concerns the question?
How was the Gulf War resolved?
Within 30 days, (Jan-Feb 1991), Operation Desert Storm successfully removed Iraq from the the country of Kuwait.
What Middle Eastern country supported Iraq in the 1991 Gulf War?
Actually, no country supported Saddam Husain on the invasion of Kuwait. But there were countries that stood neutral on the issue of the invasion and they preferred a peaceful resolution of the problem, i.e. they did not want force to be used to evict the Iraqi forces from Kuwait. These countries were Jordan, Yemen, and Sudan.
Is Commander a rank in the army?
No, there is no rank of commander in the Army. In the Army commander is a title, not a rank.
In the Navy, there is a rank of Commander, it is the equivalent of Lt Colonel or O-5.
WhyKUWAIT is called the landmark of the historical operation desert storm?
Because Saddam's invasion of Kuwait started the conflict.
Where the US involved any war in the 1950?
The Korean war (1950-1953) was fought between north Korea, China and the Soviet Union against the UN and south Korea
Did Americans think that Saddam Hussein was a jerk?
Most Americans probably did. And 'jerk' is putting it mildly.
What date did the US enter the gulf war?
Operation Desert Storm commenced on Jan 15 (some sources say 16th or 17th) 1991 and ended on Feb 26 (some sources say 27th and 28th) 1991. The military campaign was approximately 30 days in duration.
How were veterans treated after desert storm?
The first Persian Gulf war, was the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), in which nearly 40 US Sailors were killed when an Iraqi jet fired a missile at the US Navy frigate USS Stark. Sometime later, the USN warship, USS Vincennes shot down (accidently) an Iranian airliner with a surface to air missile. US Servicemen returning home from this duty received satisfactory home comings.
US Service personnel returning home from Operation Desert Storm (Jan/Feb 1991-a 45 day campaign) received a home-coming not seen in the United States since WW2; Parades, Television coverage, Presidential speeches ("...We have beat the Vietnam Syndrome!" President Bush Senior).
US Service personnel returning home from Operations Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) and Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) are receiving positive treatment upon their return; according to TV newscoverage, mostly at airports.
Was the current Iraq War necessary?
No. The Iraq War was not necessary for the United States to be safe and secure. Iraq, although a regional problem, was not a threat to the United States.
