persian gulf war, 1991

A collection of essays presenting various viewpoints about a new world order and military intervention.

Describes the events of the Gulf War, the military build-up, and the events since the cease-fire.

Provides an inside look at the career of General Fred Franks, one of the leading American military commanders during the Gulf War, and discusses the transformations he observed in the United States Army in the years between the Vietnam War and the conflict in Iraq.

Story of CNN executive producer Robert Wiener's adventures in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War.

Describes the military campaigns of Operation Desert Storm in which over half-a-million American troops and troops from twenty-eight other nations joined forces to liberate Kuwait.

An account of the war between the United Nations allies and Iraq from Saddam's military buildup to the cease-fire.

Presents a brief description of why the first Gulf War was fought in 1990, and includes biographies of major persons on both sides of the conflict and eyewitness accounts of the battles.

Examines the events of the Persian Gulf War in 1990, from Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in early August, to the ceasefire on Thursday, February 28, 1991.

Examines the life and career of the first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War.

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.