George H.W. Bush and The Persian Gulf War

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George H.W. Bush and The Persian Gulf War

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Iran-Iraq War 1980-88 Iran and Iraq fight a brutal war ½ million troops and ½ million civilians die Us side sides with Iraq, Iran was very anti-American

Iraq Invades Kuwait On August 2nd, 1996 Iraq invades oil rich Kuwait Saddam Hussein claims Kuwait was always part of Iraq Stories of atocities: rapes, pieces of bodies in plastic bags, incubator story

US Reaction- Operation Desert Shield US immediately announces act Reasons: protect Kuwait, protect oil, limit Iraqi power Operation Desert Shield: forces are deployed to the Middle East in preparation of possible war

George H.W. Bush- Different than Vietnam Bult a coalition in the United Nations UN authorizes forces to fight in Iraq- 34 countries send forces although most troops are from US and Great Britain US security council imposes sanctions Got public support Clear objetive: Iraq’s withdrawal from Kuwait Deployed 400,000 troops to Saudi Arabia (angered Osama Bin Laden)

War Begins January 16th, 1991 Operation Desert Storm Massive air strikes on Iraqi troops in fields, supply depots, communication targets in Baghdad (6 weeks) Bush speech- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFrnQHaQWoA

CNN- 24 Hour Coverage Shock and Awe- US public sees quick war that looks like a video game on TV CNN gains popularity and becomes major news network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R30cbnkMG3s&t=17s

Results of War 100,000 + Iraqi deaths 148 American deaths (35 friendly fire), 467 wounded Kuwait liberated Saddam Hussein still holds power, increases brutality and control in Iraq George H.W. Bush popular until economy goes down

Persian Gulf War Recap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2TQ8a4LK3A&t=215s