1. PERSIAN GULF WAR
The Facts…

2. PERSIAN GULF WAR- Operation Desert Storm
COUNTRIES: Iraq vs. USA/United Nations
(34 other allied nations) supporting Kuwait.
LEADERS:
Saddam Hussein vs. President George H. W. Bush (Sr.)

3. TIME PERIOD:
LOCATION: Iraq invades Kuwait, US and other UN forces invade through the Persian Gulf

4. CAUSES:
Saddam Hussein claims to own oil rich land in Kuwait.
Iraq invaded Kuwait and claimed land and oil.
UN and US coalition entered to protect Kuwait.

5. OUTCOME OF WAR
UN and US force Iraqi troops to withdrawal from Kuwait- It took 100 hours for coalition to WIN
Iraq must get rid of biological weapons and remove ALL nuclear producing facilities
Freedom in Kuwait
Trade embargo with Iraq

6. Video Clips Overview: 2:55 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIlGF948aDU
Desert Storm Overview: 1:45
(1:45)
ABC World News Tonight- Start of the Persian Gulf
(7:24)
George H. W. Bush start at 3:20