Category: American History
The United States entered the Persian Gulf War to force the Iraqi military out of Kuwait. In August 1990, Iraq (under Saddam Hussein) invaded and occupied neighboring Kuwait.
The U.S. led a coalition of 35 nations to liberate Kuwait. The military operation, known as Operation Desert Storm, began in January 1991 and achieved its objective in about six weeks.
The Gulf War was significant as the first major international conflict after the Cold War and demonstrated the effectiveness of coalition warfare and modern military technology.
Say: 'To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.'
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