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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 countries made up the Gulf War coalition forces?
The U.S., Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Britain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Czech Republic, Oman, Pakistan, France, Norway, Poland, Greece, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Kuwait, Italy, Morocco, Niger, Spain, New Zealand, Qatar, Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal, Sweden, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates. These 34 countries provided military help.
What were the tactics of the Viet Cong?
The North Vietnamese Army (NVA) was just like the United States Army (USA), except it was a newer army, had different style helmets (pith helmets), uniforms, weapons (AK-47's, RPG's, etc.), basically Soviet (Russian) & Chinese tanks, trucks, jet fighters, artillery, etc. Whereas the US Army had M-16's, M-72 LAW's (our counter to their RPG), steel helmets, and US made tanks, artillery, and jet fighters, etc. The NVA fought the US Army & US Marines generally the same way we fought them, normally at company (roughly 150 men commanded by a captain) or platoon (led by a Lieutenant, 30 to 40 men) level. Battles, such as depicted in the film , "We Were Soldiers..." was a BATTALION level fight. The film, "Hamburger Hill" may have been a BATTALION (600 men, commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel-LTC) level fight. Khe Sanh was a DIVISION level battle, commanded by GENERALS. NVA & US Army/Marine battles were normally never larger than company sized firefights. They would ambush us, we'd counter-attack, they might "dig-in", we'd back off, call in an "air strike." After the strike, we'd "sweep" on line (men on both sides, walking straight ahead) into the bombed area to see what "the jets got." If there was more resistance, if we could handle it, we would. If not, back off (fall back) regroup, and call in another "air strike", or the artillery. Then repeat the process when neccessary. The Viet Cong (VC) were NOT regular army troops. They were home grown guerillas that were very organized. They tried to avoid "face to face-conventional battles." Mainly concentrating on blowing bridges, ammo dumps, fuel depots, and attacking local South Vietnamese towns (villages), and ambushing convoys & traffic on the roads. They surfaced during the TET offensive of 1968. They fought pretty well, but in the end, the VC were practically finished as a fighting force. From 1969 on, the NVA carried the brunt of the fighting for the communist forces.
Why were Greeks so successful against Persian on the three wars?
1. A strategy of fighting on interior lines, exposing the Persian forces to supply difficulties in a poor and hostile area of operations.
2. Superior land tactics, using terrain to offset the superior cavalry.
3. Superior naval tactics of engaging the Persian fleet in narrow waters.
How much is 250 dinar Iraq bill with picture of Saddam on it worth?
They are selling on ebay right now for $3.50 shipped. The bills are worthless. Put it in your collection and save it. It is not a bill that is ever going to be worth any real money. Case in point, see related link.
What was the main reason why Iraq went to war during gulf war?
The reason as to why the United States went to war Iraq remains contentious. The official reason given however was to remove a regime that was developing and using the weapons of mass destruction.
The Initial Official Justification was that Iraq was creating Weapons of Mass Destruction
The primary reason given by the administration of George W. Bush was that Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq, was engaged in the production or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). These are nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons (examples are the anthrax letter attacks in the US and the Sarin gas attacks in Tokyo--neither of which had any connection to Iraq). It was suggested that Hussein might provide these weapons to terrorists to attack the US. He had already used chemical weapons sold to him by the US against Iran, and also against Iraqi Kurds. Before the war UN inspectors announced they had found no evidence of WMDs, despite unfettered access. After the war was under way, additional investigation concluded Saddam did not have WMDs.
Who fought on the allied side in the gulf war?
The whole war condemned Iraq for invading Kuwait, except for the following countries : Jordan, Sudan, Libiya, Yemen, Algeria, Tunis, and the Palestienian People.
Following countries supported Kuwait with troops :
USA, BRITAIN, SAUDI ARABIA, FRANCE, ITALY, Germany, QATAR, UAE, BAHRAIN, OMAN, EGYPT, SRILANKA. many more.
Which short war was fought in Kuwait and Iraq in 1991?
The Persian Gulf War, The Gulf War, Gulf War I and the Iraq War are all names given to the 1991 war. It was and continues to be mistakenly referred to as Operation Desert Storm.
The 1980-1988 war in the Persian Gulf was fought between?
The war in the Persian Gulf that was fought from 1980 to 1988 was between Iran and Iraq.
Iran and Iraq
What did the ku klux klan oppose in the 1920's?
KKK, Ku Klux Klan opposed African-Americans, Jews, Catholics, and Immigrants.
What jet bombers were used in desert storm?
The new computerized jets, such as the B1 Lancer and not yet fielded B2 had teething problems; so the old Vietnam War veterans had to come in and do the job for them: the mighty B52 Stratofortress and the A6 Intruder all weather medium bomber. Both of these old bombers had suffered greatly in the Vietnam War, approximately 30 Stratoforts and 84 Intruders had been destroyed in Vietnam, with nearly 400 B52s being destroyed by the SALT treaties, and only about 700 of each had been built in the 1960's. After the "Storm" the Intruder was retired, but only about 94 B-52s remain in service; irregardless of what the military says (that the B52 will fly forever)...94 bombers have to have spare parts and metal fatique does take it's toll if flown routinely.
What Are you Fighting in the Iraq war?
the American and ENGLISH soldiers are fighting against the taliban and other mast terrorist groups around the area of Iraq
What was George Bush's reason for not invading Iraq after Desert Storm?
The United States led coalition during the First Gulf War showed remarkable restraint before beginning the air war and ultimate land invasion into Kuwait and Iraq. The coalition operation began with Operation Desert Shield sending the bulk forces to secure Saudi Arabia. Once diplomacy failed to secure Saddam Hussein's withdrawal did the phase of Desert Storm begin.
When did they hang sadam Hussein?
beacause he was vey very ................. bad provoking hate people like people hate calm dont get inn problems cuz o0f a stuiped man
Who led US troops in the gulf war?
- were supported by the United Nations.
- included Islamic countries.
- relied heavily on airpower.
Did US enter Iraq during Gulf War?
Yes. US and other Coalition forces entered Iraq and took the city of Basra, but they did not attempt to take Bagdad.
What was the outcome of the Persian Gulf War?
The end result of the Persian Gulf War in 1991 was that Iraq withdrew its occupying forces from Kuwait, which regained its independence.
The Iraqi Army was forced to leave Kuwait, and Iraq was no longer a threat to the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Basra was captured, and criticisms were voiced that Bagdad should have been captured as well. Two no-fly zones were imposed on Iraq, but Iraqi helicopters were excluded and they were used to butcher the Kurds residing in Iraq. Sabotaged Kuwaiti oil wells burned like a scene from hell. The soldiers of the Gulf Coalition returned to their respective countries.
Iraq invaded Kuwait. This was the first Gulf War with Saddam Hussein.
What USA aircraft carrier used in gulf war?
The 6th Fleet patrolled the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War from 1980-1988.
Some historians consider the Iran-Iraq War of the 1970's thru the 1980's to be the 1st Gulf War. If the 2nd Gulf War is Desert Storm, then it began on Jan 15, 1991 when Iraq failed to leave Kuwait. They left the following month in Feb, 1991, after the US/Coalition Forces removed them during Operation Desert Storm (which lasted approximately 30 days). The current Iraqi Operation (Operation Iraqi Freedom) started in 2003; and has the mission of restoring law, order, and stability to the nation of Iraq.
Who is responsible for the war between Iraq and the US?
What war? The United States of America is not at war with any nation on earth. The US is (or was) hunting terrorists in Afghanistan since 2001. The US toppled Saddam H. from Iraq in 2003.
The establishing of law, order, and stability has been an ongoing problem in Iraq since 2003. If Iraq cannot control (police) it's own nation...who can?
The US police's it's country. Britain police's it's country. France police's it country. Russia, China, Iceland, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Jordan, Isreal, etc. etc. etc. all police their own nations. Certainly Iraq can probably police it's own country too.
Why did the is go to war with Iraq in the Persian gulf war?
To prevent the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq and its leader, Saddam Hussein. The US also asked other countries to join in a coalition.
What was the objective of Desert Storm?
As the name implies, the Persian Gulf War was fought for control of the Persian Gulf. Most of the modern world runs on oil, and most of the world's oil comes comes out of the Persian Gulf on supertankers. Ergo, the Persian Gulf is a very important body of water which Iraq threatened to take control of in 1990, as Iraq had already done with the neighboring country of Kuwait. The main idea of the Persian Gulf War was to prevent Iraq from gaining a choke hold on the world's oil supply.
What was the start of the Persian gulf war?
The start of the Persian Gulf war was when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990. He invaded Kuwait mostly because he wanted the oil. The United Nations put sanctions on Iraq, but Saddam went on until the United States and a few other countries invaded. On February 28, 1991, Iraq retreated.
