Gulf War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Kuwait, Iraq
- Date: January 16-February 28, 1991
Article abstract: At issue: Kuwait’s sovereignty. Result: Allied victory; return of Kuwaiti sovereignty; prolonged, controversial isolation of Iraq.
Background
The Gulf War of 1991 was the culmination of a crisis dating to August 2, 1990, when Iraq invaded Kuwait. After the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), Iraq’s efforts to rebuild were impeded by debts owed to those who had aided it in its war with Iran. Kuwait and others sought repayment, refused to forgive Iraqi debts, and were unhelpful in restricting world oil supplies to boost revenues for the...
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