The Gulf War and the Weapons That Changed It

Weapons were the most important part of the Gulf war…let’s see how…

Background

The Persian Gulf War, also called the Gulf War, was the most significant international conflict after the Cold War. The U.S. led a coalition of about 35 nations in an operation against Iraq.

This conflict demonstrated the immense power of modern military technology, including aircraft carriers, sophisticated missiles, tanks, and weapons of mass destruction.

Saddam Hussein, a dictator in Iraq, ordered the invasion of its neighbouring country, Kuwait. Although Iraq claimed ownership of Kuwaiti territory, the real reason for the invasion was Kuwait’s oil reserves.

This would help Iraq pay the massive debt it had accumulated with its war against Iran.Control of the oil reserves would also establish Iraq’s monopoly on oil in the world.

This was a major threat to US interests in the Middle East and went against their policy. The United Kingdom offered unfettered support to the US in the conflict. With the Queen herself speaking against Iraqi aggression. The battlefield was also visited by Prince Charles.

UN Intervention

Iraq launched an attack on Kuwait in August 1990. The United Nations passed a resolution calling for Iraq’s immediate withdrawal under the leadership of the United States.