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Iraq accuses Kuwait of stealing oil from them.
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein accused Kuwait of stealing oil, but many dispute the fact. Some say Hussein made up the accusations to get to Kuwait's oil. History.com Staff. "Persian Gulf War." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 18 Feb. 2016. -
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Iraq invades Kuwait
On August 2nd 1990 Iraqui dictator Saddam Hussein ordered an invasion of Kuwait a small country just South of Iraq. Kuwait is known to have large deposits of oil and is a very welthy country, with a weak military. -
Kuwait Under Iraqi Controll
Two days after Iraq invaded Kuqait they were able to take control of the country by taking over the capitol. -
U.S. Troops Invade Iraq
American troops invaded Iraq to come to the aid of the allies Kuwait. The invasion was an attempt to stop Iraq from further invading Kuwait. -
Iraqi Troops Bomb Kuwait's Oil Fields
During the war Saddam Hussein ordered Iraqi forces to blow up Kuwaits oil fields. This was an attempt to hinder oil production for the war effort. -
War Ends
Iraq agrees to a cease fire after American forces along with the help of Brittain and France.
