The Desert Storm war

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  • How Desert Storm started

    How Desert Storm started

    Iraq accused Kuwait of stealing oil from the Rumaylah, Iraq's oil field near the Iraq- Kuwait border and warns of military action.
  • Iraqi invades Kuwait

    Iraqi invades Kuwait

    About 100,000 Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait ,initiating the Gulf War
  • U.S. gets involved

    U.S. gets involved

    Kuwait requests U.S. military assistance.
  • Deadline passes

    Deadline passes

    Deadline passes for Iraqi withdrawal.
  • The date Desert Storm War started

    The date Desert Storm War started

    Desert Storm officially starts.
  • Air Campaign Begins

    Air Campaign Begins

    Air campaign begins against military leadership targets in Kuwait and Iraq.
  • The U.S launched Operation Desert Shield.

    The U.S launched Operation Desert Shield.

    First U.S troops arrived in Saudi Arabia.
  • President George H. W. Bush

    President George H. W. Bush

    Congress grants President George H. W. Bush the authority to use military force.
  • Ceasfire

    Ceasfire

    Iraq agrees to a ceasefire.
  • Permanent Ceasefire

    Permanent Ceasefire

    Iraq accepts conditions for a permanent cease fire.