1. OPERATION: DESERT STORM

2.  August 2, 1990 Iraq Republican Guard invades Kuwait  Operation Desert Shield begins the 7 th  U.S forces arrive in Saudi Arabia on the 7 th

3.  Air phase of war begins Jan. 17 th  Iraq attacks Israel with seven scud missiles  U.S. Patriot missile intercepts first scud over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia  Iraq attacks Khafji, Saudi Arabia

4.  Bush calls on the reservists Aug. 22 nd 1990  Bush calls for 1 million National  Guard and reservists Jan. 18 th 1991  Bush announces U.S. relief supply airdrops to Kurdish refugees April 5 th

5.  Iraq accused Kuwait of stealing oil  Invaded on the 2 nd of Aug.