35th anniversary persian gulf/Desert Storm celebration
PLANNING MEETING December 29 , 2025 American Legion, Post 43, 662 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI. All invited.
Email: 35desertstorm@gmail.com.
Our Impact
Liberation of Kuwait
Kuwait was liberated from Iraqi occupation on February 28, 1991, after a U.S.-led coalition defeated Iraq in the Gulf War. The liberation was the result of a major ground offensive that followed a successful air campaign. Invasion of Kuwait
- In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait under Saddam Hussein's leadership.
- The invasion was met with widespread international condemnation.
- The United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions on Iraq.
Gulf War
- The war was divided into phases, including Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
- The coalition launched a major ground offensive into Kuwait on February 24, 1991.
- The coalition liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraq.
- The coalition declared a ceasefire after 100 hours of ground combat.
Liberation of Kuwait
- The coalition expelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
- The coalition found that most of the 500,000 Iraqi troops surrendered.
- However, there were pockets of resistance in some parts of the country.
- The coalition advanced into Iraq, where the majority of the fighting occurred.
- The Gulf War was brought to a close shortly thereafter.
- Milestones: 1989-1992. The Gulf War, 1991The invasion of Kuwait led to a United Nations Security Council embargo and sanctions on Iraq and a U.S.-led coalition air and gro...Milestones in the History of U.S. Foreign Relations - Office of ...
- Liberation of Kuwait campaign - WikipediaThe Liberation of Kuwait campaign was between 24 and 28 February 1991, consisting of a major ground offensive into Iraqi-occupied ..