Operation+Desert+Storm

=Desert Storm (Jan. 17th 1991- Feb. 27th 1991) =

Overview
==== Desert Storm was a very short war that was against Saddam Hussein while he was in charge of Iraq. He invaded Kuwait and the United Nations with support of the United States of America. We were quick to react with this after because of lessons from ww1 and ww2. We gave Saddam a warning and we switched desert shield to desert storm. The war ended badly Saddam didn't sign the cease-fire, we didn't go for a total defeat of him, and a Military man was in charge of the delegation of the cease-fire. It was an easy victory over-all it was because we had air control. They didn't have a chance against our air units.

Critical Issue
Reasons for this war are many. One is that which we learned from ww1 and 2. We wouldn't let hit continue his invasions or we could have another world wide war. Also more crimes against humanity would occur they also do when invasion like that occur.

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One other reason for the war is the protection of Saudi Arabia, and the liberation of Kuwait. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are our main sources for oil, and if Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were under Saddam's control he would control over 50% of the worlds oil. So Saddam had to be stopped so president George Bush asked the United Nations to stop him.

Conclusion
Desert Storm was a unique war for many reasons. It was not a world war war but multiple countries donated troops, planes, bombers, and money for it. A general handled the cease-fire terms, so Saddam was able to put down a rebellion that was going on in Iraq because he was allowed to keep his armed helicopters, and weapons. Plus it was a very short war in which now in days that does not occur. We also did not get a total surrender it was a feebly cease-fire and that only helped Kuwait and countries he took over. Saddam stayed in Power after it which is also rare for war the country usually by our doing has a change of government.



references (2009-10.1.2.A)