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It was on August 2, 1990, over 26 years ago, that Iraq invaded Kuwait, its tiny oil-rich neighbor, and within hours had occupied most strategic positions in the country.
General Norman Schwarzkopf became a household name. Operation Desert Storm was conducted by an international coalition under the command of U.S. General Norman Schwarzkopf and featured forces from 32 nations, including Britain, Egypt, France, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. During the next six weeks, the allied force engaged in a massive air war against Iraq’s military and civil infrastructure, encountering little effective resistance from the Iraqi air force. Iraqi ground forces were also helpless during this stage of the war, and Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s only significant retaliatory measure was the launching of SCUD missile attacks against Israel and Saudi Arabia. Saddam hoped that the missile attacks would provoke Israel, and thus other Arab nations, to enter the conflict; however, at the request of the United States, Israel remained out of the war.
On February 24, 1991, after six weeks of intensive bombing against Iraq and its armed forces, U.S.-led coalition forces launch a ground invasion of Kuwait and Iraq. It took less than four days to liberate Kuwait. In addition, a majority of Iraq’s armed forces had either been destroyed or had surrendered or retreated to Iraq. On February 28, 1991, U.S. President George Bush declared a cease-fire, and Iraq pledged to honor future coalition and U.N. peace terms.
One hundred and twenty-five American soldiers were killed in the Persian Gulf War, with another 21 regarded as missing in action.
This is why USA Real Estate and Property Management actively supports our veterans. The work of a veteran should never be forgotten. If you are a veteran, or have a family member who served, USA Real Estate thanks you for your dedication to our country! For more information on how USA Real Estate helps the Prescott community, give them a call at (928) 775-0400.
Source: History.com
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