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

Short Term Causes Cont.

● Kuwait Invasion

Long Term Causes

US Supplies Iraq during the Iraq-Iran war.

Long Term Causes Cont.

Slant Drilling

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

Long Term Effects Cont.

Long Term Effects

Three effects of the war: Gulf War syndrome Physical damage Environmental change

Political effects

Resolution 687Rebellions 2003 Allied invasion of Iraq

Gulf War Video Summary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2TQ8a4LK3A

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