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Iraqi Troops Invade Kuwait
The Iraqis invaded and then looted Kuwait. Then they went towards Saudi Arabia and its oil fields. If they would've both countries, they would have controlled one-half of the world/s oil. -
Opperation Desert Shield
This was a "wholly defensive" strategy by the coalition. The goal was to protect Saudi Arabia from Iraqi forces. The strategy was ended when Iraq declared that Kuwait was their 19th province. -
Naval Blockade
This was the beginning of the naval blockade on Iraq -
International Sanctions
The United Nations Security Council creates Resolution 661. This implements sanctions on Iraq on the international scale. This was because of Iraq's refusal to leave Kuwait. -
Proceed With Caution
Iraq decides to ignore all resolutions the UN creates. By doing so, they essential open themselves up to more fighting. They could've avoided many unnecessary consequences. -
Operation Desert Storm
President Bush launched Operation Desert Storm.The goal was to liberate Kuwait. The U.S. made a large air assault against Iraq. -
The Highway of Death
The Coalition Forces made continuous air strikes upon retreating Iraqi soldiers. They were fleeing on both Highway 80 and Highway 8. Highway 80 is more well known, giving the name Highway of Death. There are many controversies surrounding it. -
The End
The final oil fire in Kuwait was put out.
