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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
Is the war still going on in Iraq 2013?
As of December 16, 2011, the United States has withdrawn all combat troops from Iraq, ending the international conflict. However, the Iraqi insurgency has only grown and become more violent in the absence of American soldiers. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has considered requesting the Americans to return to help him restore peace to the country.
Who was the general that commanded the US forces in the Gulf War?
there were several Generals General "Stormin'" Norman Schwarzkopf was in charge of the central command of coalition forces. General Colin Powell was the National chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Gulf War General Brent Scowcroft was the National Security Advisor to Bush Sr. during the war. General Chuck Horner was Commander US Central Air Command USAF during the war.
What was the aftermath of desert storm?
Mission: remove Iraq from Kuwait. Result: Iraq was removed. Time involved: just over 30 days. Aftermath: all participants returned to their respective countries; no fly zones and other protective measures were taken to ensure that no further violations of international laws occurred.
What country was attacked at the begining of the Persian gulf war?
Kuwait, which was invaded by Iraq.
Kuwait
The US is trying to restore law, order, and stability to the country. It is a "Police Action."
Islamic revolutionaries held more than 60 American hostages for over a year in?
November 1979 the US embassy in Tehran was taken over. tThe hostages were held 444 days. They are set free 10 minutes after Reagan was sworn in as POTUS.
What countries have signed the Geneva convention?
The Geneva Conventions are a series of treaties on the treatment of civilians, prisoners of war (POWs) and soldiers who are otherwise rendered incapable of fighting. Since 1949, the Geneva Conventions has been ratified by 196 countries.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Trial of Saddam Hussein - 2007?
The cast of The Battle for Saddam - 2007 includes: Saddam Hussein as himself
What country did Iraq invade in 1990 claiming it as its 19 province?
Kuwait, to Iraq's southwest, was conquered by Iraq in 1990. It was considered the 19th province of Iraq since during the Ottoman Period, Kuwait was part of the Mesopotamian region dominated by Iraq. However, the separation of Kuwait by the British early on made it independent to all but the Iraqis.
What was the location of desert storm?
Operation Desert Storm's setting was on the Persian Gulf (which is in Iraq)PRAY FOR OUR SOLIDERS:]!!!
Was the gulf war a declared war?
Hussian may have declared war on Iran during the Gulf War (1980-1988); see that website. As far as the US is concerned, during any past operations in that region; the last Declared War fought by the US was WWII (December 11, 1941 to be exact against Germany/Italy).
Why did Saddam Hussein attack Kuwait in 1990?
Answer 1
Saddam accused oil companies in Kuwait of slant drilling. The Iraqi oil fields do not extend beneath Kuwait, so American companies drilled at a shallow angle, from Kuwait to within Iraq, to tap into Iraq's oil field. If you had a gold deposit beneath your property, the gold belongs to you, the property owner. If your neighbor digs a tunnel down from their property, then laterally to a point under yours to reach and extract the your gold, that is theft.
Saddam met with April Glaspie, a US Ambassador at the time, to discuss his dispute. Glaspie led Saddam to believe the US would not intervene if Saddam attacked Kuwait, but that was not true. See the link below.
Answer 2
After his war with Iran, Saddam considered himself as victorious for defeating Iran (as he thought). so his ego grew so large that he wanted to get back Kuwait as a part of Iraq!
Of course, the Americans that encouraged him, and helped him to fight the Iranians, opposed him this time, so the operation desert storm happened, and the other Arab governments that supported him with money on Iran, also faced him this time, it was a bad decision for him, strategically, to go to war with both Kuwait and Iran, but he was stupid. we all know how his country and him ended up to be.
Answer 3
To acquire more territory and resources that he believed were justifiably a part of the Iraqi nation.
Also, it is alleged that April Glass of the United States said to the Iraqis that America wouldn't mind.
The official reason is that Iraq had decided to re-annex Kuwait, which was the 19th province of Iraq long ago and Iraq felt it had been taken away illegally.
This is true, but the reason Iraq decided to re-annex Kuwait was the Iraqis caught the Kuwaiti government slant-drilling into Iraq's richest oil field, the al-Rumaila, and ordered them to stop. Kuwait wouldn't stop doing it, so Saddam dealt with the problem.
Name of gulf after which Gulf war was named?
Surprisingly, the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991, commonly called the Gulf War in the United States and the Second Gulf War in Arab Countries, was fought in the Persian Gulf, a body of water bordering the nations of Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran. The name of the Persian Gulf comes form Iran's name in antiquity: Persia.
The "100 Hour War" (as dubbed by the press) Operation Desert Storm Jan/Feb 1991.
What are facts about Desert Storm?
In January 1991, Iraqi forces deliberately released more than 240 million gallons of crude oil into the Persian Gulf in an attempt to thwart an amphibious landing by the U.S. Marines. The resulting oil slick ravaged the area's marine ecosystem, killing thousands of seabirds and endangering other wildlife. To date, it remains the worst disaster of its kind.
http://hlrgazette.com/2010-articles/114-may-8-2010/926-oil-spill-facts.html
How did the Persian gulf war start?
Unofficially: When Kuwait started slant drilling with equipment and technology from the US. The Kuwaiti's also dropped the price of oil, in turn slowly bankrupting Iraq.
Officially: When Iraq invaded Kuwait.
When did the gulf war take place?
The short war usually called the Gulf War, which involved a US-led coalition forcing Iraqi forces out of Kuwait, took place between August 1990 and February 1991. The war was divided into two main phases:
- Operation Desert Shield - Aug 1990 to Jan 1991: After Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait at the beginning of August 1990, the coalition set up a defensive force to prevent Iraq from invading Saudi Arabia.
- Operation Desert Storm - Jan 1991 to Feb 1991: the coalition invaded Kuwait and southern Iraq, quickly and decisively defeating the Iraqi forces.
What country was desert storm fought in?
If you go to Wikipedia and look under "Persian Gulf War," all the countries which participated will be listed on an easy to read table with their level of participation, and the countries which fought in Operation Desert Storm will be there. Many countries were part of the Gulf Coalition, but some provided defensive personnel for Operation Desert Shield and did not take part in Desert Storm. Others provided medical, security, or other non-combat personnel. You can probably do it faster than I can do it for you.
How did Operation Desert Storm affect people?
1. The Iraq-Iran War of 1980-1988 may have established Iraq as a more powerful nation in that region; since they bettered Iran during that conflict. 2. Operation Desert Storm (Jan/Feb 1991) effectively removed Iraq from influencing the oil reserves maintained in Kuwait, since Iraq was ejected from that region. 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003- ) removed Saddam from power in Iraq; but caused disruption in the quality of law, order and stability in that region. Saddam may have been a brutal dictator, but he did maintain stability in that area.
What event promoted the Persian Gulf War?
what event promoted the Persian gulf war?
A. Iraq invaded Kuwait
B. Saddam Hussein came to power in Iraq
C. The 9/11 attack
D. Osama Bin Laden founded the terrorists network al-Qaeda
Answer: A. Iraq invaded Kuwait
What food did they eat in the gulf war?
Operation Desert Storm (Jan/Feb 1991) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003 to present) has been the MRE's (Meal, Ready to Eat) for in the field. In base areas, the foods are served in cafeterias.
