The Gulf War, January-March 1991 Flashcards

1
Q

What was the first type of attack on Iraq?

A

Air assault

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2
Q

Where did US target?

A

Airports
Bridges
Factories
Roads

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3
Q

What did Saddam do to Israel and why?

A

Fired Scud missiles at them to cause a split between the West and their Arab allies

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4
Q

What happened in February 1991?

A

Ground attacks began

Iraqis drive out of Kuwait

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5
Q

Who did the US president call on to rise up and overthrow Saddam?

A

The Kurds

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6
Q

What did America and Britain establish and why?

A

No fly zones, so Saddam couldn’t regain control of the north

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