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The army in Iraq is ordered to cross the border and invade Kuwait.
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Scud missiles hit Israel. The U.S. promises Israel it will try to hit Scud missile camps.
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The U.S. gets a U.N. resolution passed and launches an air attack of Iraqi positions in Iraq and Kuwait. This event officially starts Operation Desert Storm.
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The Iraqis cause an oil spill by dumping 400 million gallons of oil into Persian Gulf.
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Iraq attacks Khafji, Saudi Arabia, and other border cities.
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Saudi Arabia and Arab troops take back Khafji, which is in Saudi Arabia, during the three day war. Khafji was the site for Iraqi bunkers and reinforcement stations.
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The U.S. and its allies launch sea, air, and land attacks against Iraq in Kuwait.
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Radio Baghdad says Iraq is willing to move out of Kuwait. Bush believes the proposal to be a "cruel hoax." Iraq threatens America with weapons of mass destruction if U.S. bombing continues.
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Fighting continues by the border of Saudi Arabia. Also, President Bush gives a deadline of noon on February 23 for Iraqi withdrawal.
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Saddam Hussein announces complete withdrawal.
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General Schwarzkopf, the overall commander of the allied forces, meets the Iraqi commanders to receive their surrender.
