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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
Why did Australia get involved in the Gulf War?
The US asked Coalition Forces to join us during Operation Desert Shield in 1990, and Desert Storm in 1991.
What 20th century conflict was dubbed the forgotton war despite 54246 us deaths?
The Korean War was nick-named the forgotten war, for two primary reasons:
1. Occurring only 5 years after WWII, it was overshadowed by WWII.
2. Nearly all of the senior military officers and NCOs were WWII veterans.
3. When it came time to talk about their Korean War experiences, they always PREFERRED to talk about WWII and NOT the Korean War.
By PREFERRRING WWII over the Korean War, they themselves created their own forgotten war.
What started the gulf war in 1990 -91?
The Gulf War was caused by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, which placed Iraq in a position to dominate the flow of petroleum from the Persian Gulf.
In what year did the US become involved in the Persian gulf war?
The freeing of Kuwait called Desert Storm took place in 1991.
Who were the main people involved during 1st Persian gulf war?
Hussain of Iraq and the Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran.
An historian wants to know how the gulf war was fought.what is the appropriate way to use primary source?
This president was George H. W. Bush. Father,I believe,to George W. Bush.
Did the 82nd airborne make a combat jump during desert storm basra?
The 82nd ABN DIV did not make a combat jump during Desert Storm. The Division was deployed further west. There were no combat jumps during Desert Storm. The last combat jump conducted by the 82nd ABN was DEC 20, 1989 in Panama during Operation Just Cause.
Who is responsible for the war in Iraq?
well.......sadam Hussein (currently dead) was apparently building weapond of mass destructions in Iraq (cia has admitted they have not been building any wmd's) so the united states of America was provoked into attack in fear of terrorist stealing these weapons and bombing the US. therefor,both Saddam and the Americans are responsible for the war.
Why did the US go to War with Iraq in 1991?
Because Iraq invaded Kuwait and Kuwait is an ally of the US. Iraq's invasion also was a major threat to Saudi Arabia and under no condition could the Western world allow such a concentration of the world oil reserves to be controlled by Saddam Hussein.
What year did the Afghanistan war end?
The Iraq War ended on December 16, 2011. However, a domestic Iraqi Insurgency has continued to the preseny.
How much is the 10000 dinar bill with Saddams picture worth?
The 2002 10,000 Iraqi Dinar note in mint uncirculated condition is worth $7 to a collector. In normal used condition it is worthless.
How many American soldiers served in Desert Storm?
Approximately 146 US Servicepeople died during Operation Desert Storm (Jan-Feb 1991).
What is the role of the attack helicopters in the first gulf war?
The role of the attack helicopters in the first gulf war was to destabilize the foot soldiers of the Iraqis with a view to providing a leeway for the advancement of the Allied Forces foot soldiers
Why were the countries in the Persian gulf war involved?
Strength in numbers. If only one country attacked another, it would be easy to point fingers (blaming). If a coalition was formed, then the "majority rules", so it must be right; and no one starts pointing fingers (blaming).
How did the Cold War begin in Europe?
Read about the Berlin Wall.
It divided the west and east of Germany, east was controlled by Soviet Union and west was getting help from Britain and United Sates. The Soviet union was spreading communism and the Americans wanted to spread capitalism.
What are all types of army ranks?
1=Worst 13= Best
1 Privat
2 Corpril
3 Sargent
4 Lutenit
5 Capten
6 Major
7 Brigader
8 One star Genaral
9 Two star Genaral
10 Three sar genral
11 four star genral
12 five star genral
13 Commander
