The Gulf War!
The Gulf War
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein
August 2,1990-Feb 28,1991
The Gulf of Mexico
Summary: The War was fought between Iraq and allies of Kuwait. From January 16 to February 28, 1991, lasting exactlly44 days altogether. The war had 3 main points of Iraqs job of Kuwait the game and sanctions against the war against Iraq.More than any previous war this war was fought on two very different sides including the war field itself it was fought in the media.The media war was initially staged by Iraq and Kuwait. Iraq relied on its own outmoded media personnel. Iraqs presentations of Saddam Hussein patting intimidated Iraqi infants will forever remain among the more serious moments in the history of international politics.Kuwaits way of dealing with the truth has been much criticized since the war some of the most disturbing reportage has been proven to have been fabricated. Yet Kuwait did win this media war which was a huge part of the process leading to the real war.
Chrongoly:1990
August 2
Iraq invades Kuwait
August 3
The United condemns the invasion and calls to remove Iraqi from Kuwait.
August 4
The European Community alliance of 12 nations forbits imports of Iraqi oil.
August 6
The UN Security Council votes to impose economic sanctions on Iraq.
August 7
President George Bush initiates "Operation Desert Shield" sending American troops to discourage an Iraqi attack
August 10
The Arab League of Middle Eastern nations votes to send troops to aid the U.S. operation.
Mid-August
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein announces that the 9,000 North American, European, and Australian citizens in Kuwait are now prisoners of Iraq.
August 22
President Bush demandsReserve forces since the Vietnam War.
August 25
The UN Security Council authorizes American naval forces in the Persian Gulf to enforce the trade embargo.
November 29
The UN Security Council issues an ultimatum threatening the use of force if Iraq does not withdraw from Kuwait by January 15, 1991
December 6
Hussein frees the 9,000 hostages.
1991
January 9
Peace comes between US Secretary of State James A. Baker, III and Iraqi representative Tariq Aziz end in a stalemate.
January 10
Congress begins debate on a resolution authorizing President Bush to use force to expel the Iraqis from Kuwait.
January 12
The resolution passes in both houses of Congress by narrow margins.
January 16-17
The Coalition air war begins. Bombers and cruise missiles strike at power plants munitions factories and other strategic targets. The bombardment will last 42 days.
February 15
Hussein offers a peace plan loaded with conditions. Bush calls the proposal "a cruel hoax."
February 21
Iraq and the Soviet Union present a peace treaty. Bush rejects it as inadequate.
February 22
President Bush issues an ultimatum Accept all UN conditions by noon tomorrow or a massive ground campaign will be launched.
February 24
Diversionary forces lure Iraqi forces to the east as the main Coalition force moves in on the Iraqi western flank taking the Iraqi army by surprise. Within two days the Coalition takes 30,000 Iraqi prisoners.
February 25
An Iraqi Scud missile hits an American military barracks in Saudi Arabia killing 28 soldiers and injuring 97 more.
February 26
Iraqi troops try to take the main road out of Kuwait City causing a huge traffic jam.Causing aircraft bomb the road, killing 10,000 Iraqi troops.
February 27
Allies take Kuwait City.
February 27-28
The largest tank battle since World War II takes place. Hundreds of Coalition tanks armored infantry vehicles and combat helicopters destroy 200 Iraqi tanks. February 28
Hussein agrees to end the fighting.
April 3
The UN Security Council orders Iraq to cancel its annexation of Kuwait, assume liability for war damages, andstop all stocks of nuclear and chemical weapons.
April 6
Iraq submits to the terms of the UN order.
August 2
Iraq invades Kuwait
August 3
The United condemns the invasion and calls to remove Iraqi from Kuwait.
August 4
The European Community alliance of 12 nations forbits imports of Iraqi oil.
August 6
The UN Security Council votes to impose economic sanctions on Iraq.
August 7
President George Bush initiates "Operation Desert Shield" sending American troops to discourage an Iraqi attack
August 10
The Arab League of Middle Eastern nations votes to send troops to aid the U.S. operation.
Mid-August
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein announces that the 9,000 North American, European, and Australian citizens in Kuwait are now prisoners of Iraq.
August 22
President Bush demandsReserve forces since the Vietnam War.
August 25
The UN Security Council authorizes American naval forces in the Persian Gulf to enforce the trade embargo.
November 29
The UN Security Council issues an ultimatum threatening the use of force if Iraq does not withdraw from Kuwait by January 15, 1991
December 6
Hussein frees the 9,000 hostages.
1991
January 9
Peace comes between US Secretary of State James A. Baker, III and Iraqi representative Tariq Aziz end in a stalemate.
January 10
Congress begins debate on a resolution authorizing President Bush to use force to expel the Iraqis from Kuwait.
January 12
The resolution passes in both houses of Congress by narrow margins.
January 16-17
The Coalition air war begins. Bombers and cruise missiles strike at power plants munitions factories and other strategic targets. The bombardment will last 42 days.
February 15
Hussein offers a peace plan loaded with conditions. Bush calls the proposal "a cruel hoax."
February 21
Iraq and the Soviet Union present a peace treaty. Bush rejects it as inadequate.
February 22
President Bush issues an ultimatum Accept all UN conditions by noon tomorrow or a massive ground campaign will be launched.
February 24
Diversionary forces lure Iraqi forces to the east as the main Coalition force moves in on the Iraqi western flank taking the Iraqi army by surprise. Within two days the Coalition takes 30,000 Iraqi prisoners.
February 25
An Iraqi Scud missile hits an American military barracks in Saudi Arabia killing 28 soldiers and injuring 97 more.
February 26
Iraqi troops try to take the main road out of Kuwait City causing a huge traffic jam.Causing aircraft bomb the road, killing 10,000 Iraqi troops.
February 27
Allies take Kuwait City.
February 27-28
The largest tank battle since World War II takes place. Hundreds of Coalition tanks armored infantry vehicles and combat helicopters destroy 200 Iraqi tanks. February 28
Hussein agrees to end the fighting.
April 3
The UN Security Council orders Iraq to cancel its annexation of Kuwait, assume liability for war damages, andstop all stocks of nuclear and chemical weapons.
April 6
Iraq submits to the terms of the UN order.
George Bush!
George Bush
June 12,1924
Milton Massachusetts
When he was 18 he joined the navy.He survived World War 2.He married Barbra Pierce in January of 1945.They had 6 children.GeorgeRobin (who died as a child) John also known as Jeb, Neil, Marvin, and Dorothy. Yale University in 1968, and Harvard Business School in 1975. George Bush became president of the United States.In 1980 George ran for the Republican nomination for president but lost. George Bush was in a heated battle with Iraq when the First Gulf War broke out when Iraq invaded Kuwait an oil rich bordering country to the South. The War lasted at least a year and cost many lives for both sides. Later successed.We used special forces on foot and tank and air support to aid in the fight.
Greta Garbo!
Greta Garbo
18 September 1905 – 15 April 1990
Greta Garbo worked in hollywood as an actress.Once moving to Hollywood she appeared in only 27 movies yet she remains one of the most popular and recognizable Hollywood stars.In 1941,she did not accept any moreroles an dretired and got her self a apartment in NewYork City.Greta Garbo was a great movie star.Greta appread in silent films.Garbo reportedly entered into a variety of intimate liaisons with men and women, but her long-standing relationship appeared to be with the leading man, John Gilbert whom she agreed to marry but she failed to show up for her wedding.
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