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Persian Gulf War (aug 2, 1990 – feb 28, 1991)

Description:

AKA Operation Desert Shield; after Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion and occupation of neighboring Kuwait, troops sent in after alarmed Arab powers such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for invtervention.

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Date:

aug 2, 1990
feb 28, 1991
~ 7 months