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Iraq invades Kuwait
Iraq invades Kuwait. Causing conflict. -
We add more forces into the war.
Bush decides to double U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia; decision kept secret until November 8. -
Un Gets involved.
UN authorizes use of "all means necessary" to eject Iraq from Kuwait. -
A peace attempt.
James Baker meets Tariq Aziz in Geneva in unsuccessful effort to find a peaceful solution. -
The Un deadline.
UN deadline for Iraqi withdrawal. Schwarzkopf accuses Air Force of ignoring orders by not including Republican Guard in initial bombing sorties. -
The War Begins
The War Begins at 7 pm. It is an air and missle attack. -
The first scuds hit Isreal.
First Scuds hit Israel. Navy aircraft losses during attack on Scud sites leads to recriminations about low-altitude bombing tactics. First American air attacks are launched from Turkey. -
Intense Attack Begins.
Intense attack against Iraqi aircraft shelters begins. -
The Irauqi have a deadline for withdrawel.
CIA and Pentagon officials meet at White House to air differences over battle-damage assessment. Bush sets deadline of noon, February 23, for Iraqi withdrawal. -
The war basically ends
Cease-fire takes effect at 8 A.M.
