The Gulf War of 1991

Introduction

Chronology

Background to war : the origins of the Gulf War

Warring sides Iraq and the coalition forces

Outbreak Saddam invades Kuwait

The fighting Operation Desert Storm

Portrait of a soldier lieutenant Alex Vernon, 24th infantry division (mechanized)

The world around war the global impact of the Gulf War 69

Portrait of a civilian Dina's story

How the war ended ending hostilities

Conclusions and consequences casualties

Glossary

Abbreviations.