The Gulf War (the first one fought back in 1991) can probably be summarized in just a few sentences. The U.S.-led Coalition forces won big. The Iraqi forces lost big. A bunch of oil wells got set on fire. General Norman Schwarzkopf emerged a hero. President George Bush’s approval rating topped 70%. But I suppose there’s [...]
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(Gulf) War and Peace
Posted in Later twentieth century (1961-2000), United States, tagged 1991, Baghdad, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Gulf War, Iraq, Kuwait, President George Bush, Scud Missile on February 28 | Leave a Comment »
