Gulf War Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When is the Gulf War?
A
1990-91
2
Q
Why did gulf war begin?
A
Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait
3
Q
What was the American operation against Iraq in Gulf War?
A
Desert storm
4
Q
American vs British involvement in Gulf War
A
470k US troops
53 k UK
5
Q
How did Gulf War impact relationship with USA?
A
- Britain provides 3rd most troops behind Saudis & US
- British support reinvigorated “special relationship” post-thatcher/reagan
6
Q
Gulf war impact on British Prestige & power
A
- Decisive response in involvement
- UN Led & international backing
- No-fly zones set up by RAF for humanitarian aid
HOWEVER negative long term impact - & imperialism?
7
Q
Factors for “How successfully did Britain deal with international Crisis?
A
- Relationship w USA
- Relationship w USSR
- Global prestige
