Persian+Gulf+War

Beginning of war The Persian Gulf War all started when U.S,Britain,Saudi Arabia,Egypt,Syria,and Italy went to war with Iraq on January 16,1991.Later on President Bush sent about 430,000 troops Saudi Arabia to protect that country from Iraq's attack.In January 15,1991 the U.N Security Council had set a deadline to Iraq and withdraw from Kuwait. The next day,January 16 1991,the Congress gave permission to have air attacks to Iraq & Kuwait.

Middle of war After the air attacks the ground war started.The air attacks were going towards Iraq ground forces in Kuwait & southern Iraq.A massive allied ground offensive was launched on February 24 with troops heading towards Kuwait and southern Iraq coming from northeastern Saudi Arabia.Aft er 4 days at war Iraq was defeated by coalition forces and Kuwait was liberated.

End of war After 4 days at war Iraq was defeated by coalition forces and Kuwait was liberated.With Iraq almost collapsed,Bush declared a ceasefire witch ended the Persian Gulf War.About 8,000 to 10,000 Iraq troops died during the war,while only 300 alliance troops.Kuwait and Iraq got serious damage.Iraq refused to admit a weapon inspector then on 2002 Iraq finally completed the weapon inspector.On March 17,2003 Bush had demanded Saddam Hussein to step down from power and to leave Iraq 48 hours.While Iraq was under threat of war. Hussein refused and the second Persian Gulf War started.

Who was involved? Th e U.S, Britain, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Italy all went to war against Iraq in January 16, 1991 responding to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 1st, 1990

How it ended? After a four-day ground war,an American-led coalition declared victory.A cease-fire agreement was signed on April 9,1991

What was the result?

Why was there a war?

Where? Iraq & Kuwait

American Battle Deaths: about 147

Here are two songs that were popular in 1990-1991
 * [|Dear mama by tupac]
 * [|wanna be by spice girl]

Sources: [|Factmonster.com] [|History.com]