Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Gulf War Unpacked - A Teen's Guide to '90s Geopolitics!
Table of content
Hey there, future history whiz! Ready to time-travel back to the early '90s to understand the Gulf War? Strap in, because this is going to be an exhilarating ride through geopolitics, military strategy, and human drama!
Setting the Stage 🎬
Location: The war took place in Kuwait, a small but oil-rich country at the head of the Persian Gulf.
Timeline: January–March 1991
Who Were the Main Players? 🎭
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Kuwait: The victim, invaded by Iraq.
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Iraq: The aggressor, led by Saddam Hussein.
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United States: Leader of a coalition force to liberate Kuwait.
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Coalition forces: Other countries siding with the US, including Arab allies.
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Kurds and Shiites: Minority groups in Iraq encouraged by the US to rebel against Saddam.
Aerial Assault 🚁💣
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Start Date: January 1991
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Main Force: Mostly US military
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Targets: Not just military—also airports, bridges, factories, roads!
Real-world example: Imagine if someone used a shotgun approach to hit multiple targets, hoping one would yield results. Kinda like you attempting to throw five balls at once to score a basket. 🏀
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Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Gulf War Unpacked - A Teen's Guide to '90s Geopolitics!
Table of content
Hey there, future history whiz! Ready to time-travel back to the early '90s to understand the Gulf War? Strap in, because this is going to be an exhilarating ride through geopolitics, military strategy, and human drama!
Setting the Stage 🎬
Location: The war took place in Kuwait, a small but oil-rich country at the head of the Persian Gulf.
Timeline: January–March 1991
Who Were the Main Players? 🎭
-
Kuwait: The victim, invaded by Iraq.
-
Iraq: The aggressor, led by Saddam Hussein.
-
United States: Leader of a coalition force to liberate Kuwait.
-
Coalition forces: Other countries siding with the US, including Arab allies.
-
Kurds and Shiites: Minority groups in Iraq encouraged by the US to rebel against Saddam.
Aerial Assault 🚁💣
-
Start Date: January 1991
-
Main Force: Mostly US military
-
Targets: Not just military—also airports, bridges, factories, roads!
Real-world example: Imagine if someone used a shotgun approach to hit multiple targets, hoping one would yield results. Kinda like you attempting to throw five balls at once to score a basket. 🏀
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of History HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟