2. I. Background A. Saddam Hussein led Iraq through a war with Iran during the 1980’s and had huge war debts to pay. B. He also claimed oil- rich Kuwait was a part of Iraq. C. Invades Kuwait on Aug. 2 nd 1990.

3. II. U.S. Involvement A. On Jan. 16 th, 1991, President Bush launches Operation Desert Storm, an international coalition to free Kuwait from Iraqi control. B. After a successful air and ground campaign, the war was over in 6 weeks.

5. III. The Aftermath A. Less than 400 US casualties B. Gulf War Syndrome- mental and physical disabilities for returning soldiers from war. C. Almost 100,000 Iraqi casualties (military and civilian)