This country invaded Kuwait in 1990, triggering the Persian Gulf War.
Iraq
what was the purpose of Operation Desert Shield?
it was a defense build up
True or False? After the Persian Gulf War, Saddam Hussein was removed from power in Iraq.
Fasle
This was one of Saddam Hussein’s main reasons for invading Kuwait.
oil
True or False? Operation Desert Shield was the defensive buildup to protect Saudi Arabia, while Operation Desert Storm was the combat phase to liberate Kuwait.
true
What did iraq do to the oil wells in Kuwait?
Iraqi forces set fire to hundreds of these, causing massive environmental damage.
What foreign tools was used in the Persian Gulf War?
Military Action
what was Operation Desert storm?
the offensive war
What did US keep on Saudi Arabia after the war?
The U.S. kept military bases in this Gulf country after the war.
What is the Persian Gulf?
strategic body of water, vital for oil shipping
Who is George H. W. Bush? and what operation did he put into action?
This U.S. president who put Operation Desert Storm in action in 1991.
What are the Persian Gulf ecosystems / marine environments?
The destruction of oil wells in Kuwait created massive damage to this fragile environment.