The Gulf War, January-March 1991 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first type of attack on Iraq?
A
Air assault
2
Q
Where did US target?
A
Airports
Bridges
Factories
Roads
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
4
Q
What happened in February 1991?
A
Ground attacks began
Iraqis drive out of Kuwait
5
Q
Who did the US president call on to rise up and overthrow Saddam?
A
The Kurds
6
Q
What did America and Britain establish and why?
A
No fly zones, so Saddam couldn’t regain control of the north
