How Long Did Gulf War 2 Last?
The Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition of countries from 34 nations led by the United States. The war spanned from August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991 and was fought over Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is often referred to as the Gulf War 2, to differentiate it from the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), which is sometimes called the first Gulf War, or the Persian Gulf War.
Background
The Gulf War began when Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait on August 2, 1990. The invasion was part of Iraq's efforts to gain control of Kuwait's oil fields and to gain a larger share of the oil revenue from the region. Iraq accused Kuwait of "slant drilling" into Iraq's oil fields and of stealing oil from Iraq.
In response to the invasion, the United Nations Security Council passed a series of resolutions demanding that Iraq withdraw from Kuwait, and authorizing the use of force if necessary. A coalition of 34 nations led by the United States was formed to drive Iraq out of Kuwait.
Conflict
In January of 1991, the coalition forces launched a massive air campaign against Iraq, followed by a ground offensive in February. The ground offensive was successful in driving Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. Iraqi forces suffered heavy losses, and the coalition forces captured thousands of Iraqi soldiers.
The war ended on February 28, 1991, when the coalition forces declared a ceasefire. The ceasefire was accepted by both sides, and Iraq agreed to withdraw from Kuwait.
Consequences
The Gulf War had far-reaching consequences for the region and for Iraq. Iraq was forced to pay billions of dollars in reparations for damage caused during the conflict, and the country was heavily sanctioned by the United Nations.
The war also had a significant impact on the environment. The burning of oil wells and military operations released huge amounts of smoke and pollutants into the atmosphere, causing air pollution and damage to the region's ecology.
Conclusion
The Gulf War 2 lasted from August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991 and was fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States. The conflict ended with a ceasefire, and Iraq was forced to pay reparations for damage caused during the war. The war had a significant impact on the environment, with air pollution and damage to the region's ecology.
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