gulf war (on the side of iraq) by: patrick cunanan, edward principe, fernando gonzalez, stephen...
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Gulf War (On the side of Iraq)
By: Patrick Cunanan, Edward Principe, Fernando Gonzalez, Stephen Jones, Josh
Moreno, Dylan Roberson
Description
● Iraq invaded Kuwait, leading to US Coalition intervention.
● Fought as a limited war● 30 countries (10 Arab) against another Arab
state. -Unique aspect of the war.
Short Term Causes
● Nationalism conflicts between Iraq and Iran● Differing political ideologies between Iraq
and Iran● US backs supports Iraq in defeating the Iran
government
Course of Action
-Formidable Iraqi Army•Precision-Guided Munitions•Night-Vision Devices•Space-Based Systems•'Stealth' Technology
Military Tactics - Air
-Thermal Imaging/Laser Designation•Smart bombs more accurate•Iraqi defensive position
Military Tactics - Land
-Infantry Weaponry•Precision munitions & Sophisticated firing systems -Tanks/Armoured Vehicles
Military Tactics - Sea
-Six carrier battle groups -Fast Attack Ships-Patrol Boats-Iraqi mines/minelayers
Immediate Effects
● An estimated 8000+ civilians killed (Iraq and Kuwait)
● Recurrence of attacks on Kuwait Civilians● Most sanitation programs and factories
destroyed● Railways, bridges, and communication lines
destroyed
Immediate Effects Cont.
● Stagnation of trade and coastal instability● Decrease of marine life along the Gulf● Decline in the health of citizens ● Continues over into the long term effects
Gulf War Video Summary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2TQ8a4LK3A