In August 1990, Kuwait was invaded by Iraq, shortly after the beginning of the second Gulf War. Afraid that the situation would become explosive once again, the UN launched Operation Desert Storm on 17th January to oust the Iraqi army from the territory and avoid further hostilities. A few days later, despite 90,000 tons of bombing having been dropped by the coalition, a solution still seemed a long way off…This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding more about Operation Desert Storm, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the political and social context preceding the operation, which prompted Saddam Hussein to invade Kuwait• Identify the main leaders of Iraq and the opposing Allied forces• Analyze the outcome of the battle and how this impacted the future of the Middle EastABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture50MINUTES.COM provides the tools to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries that played a part in the history of our world and influenced how we live today.Our publications are easy to use and they will save you time. They provide the key historical information and cover an extensive range of topics, from the beginning of time to the more contemporary 20th century. These books are the perfect place to start if you want to become an expert on any aspect of world history quickly and efficiently.
