2 oct. 1989 - Persian Gulf War starts
Description:
Persian Gulf War, also called Gulf War, (1990–91), international conflict that was triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990. Iraq’s leader, Saddam Hussein, ordered the invasion and occupation of Kuwait with the apparent aim of acquiring that nation’s large oil reserves, canceling a large debt Iraq owed Kuwait, and expanding Iraqi power in the region.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
2 oct. 1989
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 36 ans