GULF WAR
December 5, 2007
Above: The Allied battle plan Map
Amidst growing tensions between the two Persian Gulf neighbors, Saddam Hussein concluded that USA and the rest of the world would not interfere to defend Kuwait. On 2nd August 1990 Iraq invaded and came to control Kuwait. Within days USA along with the UN demanded Iraq’s immediate withdrawal. Few weeks later USA and member nations of UN deployed troops in Saudi Arabia. Under the aegis of the UN a worldwide coalition began to form.
Above: An Allied Aircraft deployed and dropping bombs in Kuwait
The Gulf War
December 3, 2007
{mosimage}The Gulf War began on January 16th 1991 and lasted until February 28th 1991; it was between Iraq and Kuwait. The Gulf War had three fundamental reasons; Iraq’s livelihood of Kuwait, Political game and authorizations against Iraq, and Iraq’s war against allies. This war was not only fought in the field, but also in front of the media.
