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Persian Gulf War

By Joe Schmitt

  • Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait.

    Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait.
    2.am in the morning Iraqi troops invade Kuwait which is rich in oil. Immediately there was a worldwide trade ban. It was the start of the Persian Gulf War.

  • Operation Desert Shield

    Operation Desert Shield
    President Bush sends troops to try and stop Iraqi attacks on Saudi Arabia

  • Congress authorizes use of force to eject Iraq from Kuwait

    Congress authorizes use of force to eject Iraq from Kuwait
    Saying that we need to send in troops to stop the violence.

  • Air War Begins

    Air War Begins
    Bombers and planes attack at power plants and other critical point. Iraq bombs Israel for 42 days.

  • Majority of oil well fires ignited

    Majority of oil well fires ignited
    This is very dangerous to all troops and endangers the power of a section.

  • Cease Fire

    Cease Fire
    A cease fire takes place and offensive operations end.

  • American Troops Return Home

    American Troops Return Home
    All troops that were in Iraq came back to safety. Come back to U.S.

  • Start of IOM Committee to Review the Health Consequences of Service During the Persian Gulf War

    Start of IOM Committee to Review the Health Consequences of Service During the Persian Gulf War
    Was made for the health of all. Promoting nurses and doctor degrees. After the Persian Gulf War for the troops.