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Saddam Hussein (Iraq leader) decided to invade Kuwait because he claimed it was not an independent nation but a rebellious province of Iraq. Kuwait has huge oil reserves and the combination put an crazy dictator (Hussein) in charge of a big chunk of the world's oil supply.
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The United Nations condemns the invasion and calls for immediate Iraqi removal from Kuwait.
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Operation Desert Storm begins and the first U.S. forces group arrive in Saudi Arabia.
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Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein announces that the 9,000 North American, European, and Australian citizens in Kuwait are now prisoners of Iraq.
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President George Bush authorizes first call-up of Selected Reservists to active duty for 90 days, by executive order
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Hussein frees the 9,000 hostages back to their homes.
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Air war phase begins at 3 a.m.
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Iraqi's attack israel with seven scud missiles.
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Iraq attacks Khafji, Saudi Arabia.
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Allies take over Kuwait City.
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The largest tank battle since World War II takes place. Hundreds of Coalition tanks, armored infantry vehicles, and combat helicopters destroy 200 Iraqi tanks.
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Hussein agrees to end the fighting that has lasted for very long (Augest 2-February 28)
