First Persian Gulf War drives Iraqis out of Kuwait

The Persian Gulf War started in August 2nd 1990 and continued until February 28th 1991. This war was referred to as Operation Desert Storm by the US military. The final conflict was initiated with UN authorization, which resulted in a coalition force from 34 nations against Iraq. The purpose was to remove all Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

The great majority of the invading forces were from the US. Former president George H. W. Bush deployed massive forces in Saudi Arabia, prior to the invasion, as a part of their Operation Desert Shield. During the same time, the US urged other countries to come and assist.

After many fights, the Iraqis had to retreat from Kuwait. There is estimated to be more than 20,000 Iraqi casualties. On April 6^th he decleared that Kuwait had been liberated.