operation desert shield, 1990-1991

Captioned photos and brief text describe the United States deployment to the Persian Gulf from August through October of 1990.

An in-depth look at the events leading up to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the relationship of Iraq with the United States and other western nations.

Over 100 photos and a detailed text reveal the story of 240,000 U.S. troops deployed to the Persian Gulf between August 1 and November 1, 1990.

Traces the roots of the Gulf wars and the role women played in the military, as correspondents, as medics, and on the homefront.

Describes the events of Operation Desert Shield, the build-up of the United Nations coalition forces in the Persian Gulf prior to the Gulf War.