OPERATION: DESERT STORM
August 2, 1990 Iraq Republican Guard invades Kuwait Operation Desert Shield begins the 7 th U.S forces arrive in Saudi Arabia on the 7 th
Air phase of war begins Jan. 17 th Iraq attacks Israel with seven scud missiles U.S. Patriot missile intercepts first scud over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Iraq attacks Khafji, Saudi Arabia
Bush calls on the reservists Aug. 22 nd 1990 Bush calls for 1 million National Guard and reservists Jan. 18 th 1991 Bush announces U.S. relief supply airdrops to Kurdish refugees April 5 th
Iraq accused Kuwait of stealing oil Invaded on the 2 nd of Aug.