persian gulf war, 1991

Charts U.S. military conflict over more than two centuries, from the American Revolution to the Iraq War.

Examines events surrounding the 1991 war between Iraq and a worldwide coalition of forces. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"The Gulf War called for new technology, vehicles, and weapons to win battles in the harsh conditions of Iraq and Kuwait. Readers learn about the new tanks, planes, and drones that enabled U.S. forces and their allies to win the war"--Amazon.

An illustrated introduction to the Persian Gulf War, covering recruitment and training, weapons and uniforms, life in the Gulf, women in the Gulf, chemical warfare, air attack, special forces, into Kuwait, desert warfare, the home front, keeping up morale, and more.

Photographs and text describe the weapons employed in the Gulf War, and includes the F-117 Nighthawk precision stealth bomber, the MM-104 Patriot missile, and more.

Looks at the Gulf War and the Iraq War, and how it affected people on both sides.

Describes the major events, issues, and people associated with the 1991 Operation Desert Storm in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait; and chronicles the rise of Saddam Hussein and additional events following the liberation of Kuwait.

Describes the circumstances leading up to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and the political and military events of the Persian Gulf War.

Provides an account of the Persian Gulf War, which took place in the wake of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

"Though women had been involved in war efforts in every conflict in American history, more women participated in the Gulf War than in any war before it. When the Gulf War began in 1990, women in the military were still not allowed to fight on the front lines, in positions that directly engaged the enemy, but the roles they held still proved challenging and dangerous. This . . . book tells the stories of the women who fought bravely in the air, on land, at sea, and in enemy camps as prisoners of war, as well as honors those who gave their lives for their country"--Provided by publisher.