1991 Gulf War

The 1991 Gulf War was a conflict triggered when Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait in August 1990, aiming to control its oil resources. A coalition of countries, primarily led by the United States, responded by deploying military forces to liberate Kuwait. The war lasted about six weeks, featuring a massive aerial bombardment followed by a ground assault that quickly expelled Iraqi troops. It ended in February 1991 with Kuwait's liberation and Iraq's defeat, but Saddam Hussein remained in power. The war highlighted the use of advanced technology and coalition cooperation to address regional aggression.