Gulf War (On the side of Iraq) By: Patrick Cunanan, Edward Principe, Fernando Gonzalez, Stephen Jones, Josh Moreno, Dylan Roberson
Description ●Iraq invaded Kuwait, leading to US Coalition intervention. ●Fought as a limited war ●30 countries (10 Arab) against another Arab state. -Unique aspect of the war.
Short Term Causes ●Nationalism conflicts between Iraq and Iran ●Differing political ideologies between Iraq and Iran ●US backs supports Iraq in defeating the Iran government
Short Term Causes Cont. ●Kuwait Invasion
Long Term Causes US Supplies Iraq during the Iraq-Iran war.
Long Term Causes Cont. Slant Drilling
Course of Action -Formidable Iraqi Army Precision-Guided Munitions Night-Vision Devices Space-Based Systems 'Stealth' Technology
Military Tactics - Air -Thermal Imaging/Laser Designation Smart bombs more accurate Iraqi defensive position
Military Tactics - Land -Infantry Weaponry Precision munitions & Sophisticated firing systems -Tanks/Armoured Vehicles
Military Tactics - Sea -Six carrier battle groups -Fast Attack Ships -Patrol Boats -Iraqi mines/minelayers
Immediate Effects ●An estimated civilians killed (Iraq and Kuwait) ●Recurrence of attacks on Kuwait Civilians ●Most sanitation programs and factories destroyed ●Railways, bridges, and communication lines destroyed
Immediate Effects Cont. ●Stagnation of trade and coastal instability ●Decrease of marine life along the Gulf ●Decline in the health of citizens ●Continues over into the long term effects
Long Term Effects Cont.
Long Term Effects Three effects of the war: Gulf War syndrome Physical damage Environmental change
Political effects Resolution 687 Rebellions 2003 Allied invasion of Iraq
Gulf War Video Summary 3A
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