The Gulf War
The Gulf War was a 1990-1991 conflict triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, resulting in a decisive United States-led coalition military victory that liberated Kuwait.
Triggered by a swift and unexpected invasion of a small oil-rich neighbor, this conflict brought together an unusually broad international coalition and showcased a new generation of precision military technology to a global television audience.
Iraq Invades Kuwait
The conflict began when Iraqi forces under Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in August 1990, seizing control of the small, oil-rich neighboring nation.
An International Coalition Responds
The United States assembled a broad international coalition, authorized by the United Nations, to liberate Kuwait, launching Operation Desert Storm in January 1991.
A Swift Military Campaign
The coalition achieved a rapid and decisive military victory, liberating Kuwait within just a few weeks through a combination of intensive aerial bombardment and a swift ground offensive.
A Televised War
The Gulf War became known as one of the first conflicts extensively broadcast live on television, introducing global audiences to real-time coverage of modern precision warfare.
