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Gulf War

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The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States, fought after Saddam Hussein's Iraq invaded and annexed neighboring Kuwait on 2 August 1990. The coalition's campaign unfolded in two phases: Operation Desert Shield, the military buildup from August 1990 to January 1991, and Operation Desert Storm, the bombing campaign and ground offensive from 17 January to the liberation of Kuwait on 28 February 1991, ending in a decisive coalition victory. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Start Year
1990 1
End Year
1991 1
Combatants
A 42-country coalition led by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Kuwait, against Iraq 1
Outcome
Coalition victory; Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait and establishment of a demilitarized zone and separation barrier along the Iraq-Kuwait border 1
Classification
Conflict Type
Interstate War 1
Connections

Associated With

A-10 Thunderbolt II, Weapons Systems

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, built around its 30mm cannon, flew extensive close air support and tank killing missions in the Gulf War

AH-64 Apache, Weapons Systems

AH-64 Apache gunships opened the 1991 Gulf War with a strike on Iraqi early warning radar sites

AirLand Battle, Strategy and Doctrine
Barrett M82 Rifle, Weapons Systems

The Barrett M82 anti-materiel rifle saw its combat debut with American forces during the Gulf War

F/A-18 Hornet, Weapons Systems

F/A-18 Hornets flew strike and fighter escort missions from carrier decks during the Gulf War

F-16 Fighting Falcon, Weapons Systems

The F-16 Fighting Falcon flew thousands of strike and air superiority sorties during the Gulf War

M1 Abrams, Weapons Systems

The M1 Abrams was the United States-led coalition's primary main battle tank in the 1991 Gulf War, decisive in tank battles such as 73 Easting

Source Wikipedia: Gulf War
M1 Abrams, Weapons Systems

The M1 Abrams tank spearheaded the American armored offensive of the 1991 Gulf War

M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Weapons Systems

The M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle proved itself in armored engagements against Iraqi forces during the Gulf War

M249 SAW, Weapons Systems

The M249 squad automatic weapon provided suppressive fire for American infantry squads during the Gulf War

MiG-29, Weapons Systems

Iraqi MiG-29 fighters engaged Coalition aircraft during the opening days of the Gulf War

Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier, Weapons Systems

Nimitz-class aircraft carriers launched strike sorties in support of Coalition operations during the Gulf War

Operation Provide Comfort, Military Operations

Operation Provide Comfort, the 1991 humanitarian and no-fly-zone operation for Kurdish refugees, followed directly on the Gulf War

Source Wikipedia: Operation Provide Comfort
Patriot Missile System, Weapons Systems

The Patriot missile system achieved its first widely publicized combat intercepts against Iraqi Scud missiles during the Gulf War

Scud Missile, Weapons Systems

Iraqi Scud missile launches against Israel and Saudi Arabia were a defining feature of the Gulf War

Tomahawk (missile), Weapons Systems

Tomahawk cruise missiles opened the Gulf War with strikes on Iraqi command and air defense targets

UH-60 Black Hawk, Weapons Systems

The UH-60 Black Hawk transported troops and casualties across the battlefield during the Gulf War

Commanders and Forces

Argentine Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Argentine Armed Forces
Australian Defence Force, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Australian Defence Force
Canadian Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Canadian Armed Forces
Spanish Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Spanish Armed Forces

Long-Form Articles

Why the Coalition Stopped Short of Baghdad, Articles

Uses

2K12 Kub, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 2K12 Kub
2S1 Gvozdika, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 2S1 Gvozdika
2S3 Akatsiya, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 2S3 Akatsiya
7.62x51mm NATO, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 7.62x51mm NATO
9K32 Strela-2, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 9K32 Strela-2
9K38 Igla, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 9K38 Igla
9M14 Malyutka, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 9M14 Malyutka
A-10 Thunderbolt II, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: A-10 Thunderbolt II
AA-52 machine gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AA-52 machine gun
AGM-114 Hellfire, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AGM-114 Hellfire
AGM-45 Shrike, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AGM-45 Shrike
AGM-62 Walleye, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AGM-62 Walleye
AGM-84E Standoff Land Attack Missile, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AGM-84E Standoff Land Attack Missile
AGM-88 HARM, Weapons Systems
Source AGM-88 HARM (Wikipedia)
AGS-17, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AGS-17
AH-1 Cobra, Weapons Systems
Source Bell AH-1 Cobra, Wikipedia
AIM-120 AMRAAM, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AIM-120 AMRAAM
AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile
AMX-10 RC, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AMX-10 RC
AMX-10P, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AMX-10P
AMX-30, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AMX-30
AMX-30 AuF1, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AMX-30 AuF1
AT4, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: AT4
B-10 recoilless rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: B-10 recoilless rifle
B-52 Stratofortress, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: B-52 Stratofortress
Barrett M82 Rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Barrett M82
Blowpipe Missile, Weapons Systems
Source Blowpipe (missile), Wikipedia
BLU-82, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: BLU-82
BM-21 Grad, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: BM-21 Grad
BRDM-2, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: BRDM-2
C-130 Hercules, Weapons Systems
Source Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Wikipedia
Cadillac Gage Commando, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Cadillac Gage Commando
CAR-15, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: CAR-15
Challenger 1, Weapons Systems
Source Challenger 1, Wikipedia
Cluster Munition, Weapons Systems
Source Cluster munition, Wikipedia
Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)
D-30 Howitzer, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D-30)
Daewoo Precision Industries K1, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Daewoo Precision Industries K1
Daewoo Precision Industries K2, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Daewoo Precision Industries K2
Daewoo Precision Industries K3, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Daewoo Precision Industries K3
DShK, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: DShK
EE-11 Urutu, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: EE-11 Urutu
EE-9 Cascavel, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: EE-9 Cascavel
F/A-18 Hornet, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
F-15 Eagle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: F-15 Eagle
F-16 Fighting Falcon, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-4 Phantom II, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: F-4 Phantom II
FIM-92 Stinger, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: FIM-92 Stinger
FN MAG, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: FN MAG
FR F1, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: FR F1
FR F2 sniper rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: FR F2 sniper rifle
GBU-15, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: GBU-15
Heckler & Koch MP5, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Heckler & Koch MP5
HOT (missile), Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: HOT (missile)
Ka-Bar Fighting Knife, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Ka-Bar
KPV heavy machine gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: KPV heavy machine gun
L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle
L42A1, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: L42A1
L9 Bar Mine, Weapons Systems
Source L9 bar mine, Wikipedia
M1 Abrams, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M1 Abrams
M1 Garand Rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M1 Garand Rifle
M109 howitzer, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M109 howitzer
M109 Paladin, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M109 howitzer
M113 armored personnel carrier, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M113 armored personnel carrier
M134 Minigun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M134 Minigun
M18 Claymore Mine, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Claymore mine
M1911 Pistol, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M1911 pistol
M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
M2 Browning Machine Gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M2 Browning
M203 Grenade Launcher, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M203 grenade launcher
M224 Mortar, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M224 mortar
M231 Firing Port Weapon, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M231 Firing Port Weapon
M24 Sniper Weapon System, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M24 Sniper Weapon System
M240 Machine Gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M240 machine gun
M249 SAW, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
M40 rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M40 rifle
M47 Dragon, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M47 Dragon
M551 Sheridan, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M551 Sheridan
M56 submachine gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M56 submachine gun
M7 bayonet, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M7 bayonet
M72 LAW, Weapons Systems
Source M72 LAW, Wikipedia
M79 Grenade Launcher, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M79 grenade launcher
Mark 41 Vertical Launching System, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Mark 41 vertical launching system
Masurca, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Masurca
MiG-29, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: MiG-29
MILAN, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: MILAN (missile)
MILAN Anti-Tank Missile, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: MILAN (missile)
MIM-23 Hawk, Weapons Systems
Source MIM-23 Hawk - Wikipedia
Mk 48 machine gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
Mossberg 500, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Mossberg 500
MP5 Submachine Gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Heckler & Koch MP5
MT-LB, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: MT-LB
Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
NSV machine gun, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: NSV machine gun
OT-62 TOPAS, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: OT-62 TOPAS
Panavia Tornado, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Panavia Tornado
Panhard AML, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Panhard AML
Panhard M3, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Panhard M3
Patriot Missile System, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Patriot Missile System
PSL (rifle), Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: PSL (rifle)
R-17 Elbrus, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: R-17 Elbrus
Rapier Missile System, Weapons Systems
Source Rapier (missile) (Wikipedia)
Roland Missile System, Weapons Systems
Source Roland (missile), Wikipedia
RPG-18, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: RPG-18
S-75 Dvina, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: S-75 Dvina
SA80, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: SA80
Saxon (vehicle), Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Saxon (vehicle)
Scud Missile, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Scud Missile
Sea Skua, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Sea Skua
SPG-9, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: SPG-9
Starburst (missile), Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Starburst (missile)
Stinger Missile, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: FIM-92 Stinger
T-72, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: T-72
Tomahawk (missile), Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Tomahawk (missile)
TPz Fuchs, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: TPz Fuchs
Type 56 Assault Rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Type 56 assault rifle
Type 63 (armoured personnel carrier), Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Type 63 (armoured personnel carrier)
Type 81 assault rifle, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Type 81 assault rifle
UH-1 Iroquois, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: UH-1 Iroquois
UH-60 Black Hawk, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé
Vz. 58, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: vz. 58
Walther PP, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Walther PP
Walther PPK, Weapons Systems
Source Wikipedia: Walther PP
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Gulf War
  • Lead section, para 1
    The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States in response to Saddam Hussein invading neighboring Kuwait on 2 August 1990.
  • Infobox: Date
    2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991
  • Infobox: Belligerents
    Coalition led by United States, United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Kuwait ... Iraq
  • Infobox: Result
    Coalition victory with establishment of demilitarized zone and separation barrier along Iraq-Kuwait border
  • conflict type
    The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States
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Wikipedia: M1911 pistol
WikipediaUses: M1911 Pistol, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M1 Abrams
WikipediaUses: M1 Abrams, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
WikipediaUses: M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M1 Garand Rifle
WikipediaUses: M1 Garand Rifle, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile
WikipediaUses: AIM-9 Sidewinder Missile, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Barrett M82
Uses: Barrett M82 Rifle, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Claymore mine
Uses: M18 Claymore Mine, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
  • Uses: M249 SAW, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
  • Uses: Mk 48 machine gun, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
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Wikipedia: Heckler & Koch MP5
  • Uses: MP5 Submachine Gun, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
  • Uses: Heckler & Koch MP5, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
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Wikipedia: AIM-120 AMRAAM
WikipediaUses: AIM-120 AMRAAM, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Walther PP
  • Uses: Walther PPK, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
  • Uses: Walther PP, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
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Wikipedia: T-72
WikipediaUses: T-72, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: MILAN (missile)
Wikipedia
  • Uses: MILAN Anti-Tank Missile, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
  • Uses: MILAN, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'
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AGM-88 HARM (Wikipedia)
Uses: AGM-88 HARM, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: BM-21 Grad
Uses: BM-21 Grad, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
M72 LAW, Wikipedia
Uses: M72 LAW, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: 2K12 Kub
Uses: 2K12 Kub, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
MIM-23 Hawk - Wikipedia
Uses: MIM-23 Hawk, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: 2S1 Gvozdika
Uses: 2S1 Gvozdika, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D-30)
Uses: D-30 Howitzer, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: FN MAG
Uses: FN MAG, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: DShK
Uses: DShK, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Ka-Bar
Uses: Ka-Bar Fighting Knife, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: vz. 58
Uses: Vz. 58, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M240 machine gun
Uses: M240 Machine Gun, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: AGS-17
Uses: AGS-17, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M134 Minigun
Uses: M134 Minigun, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Daewoo Precision Industries K3
Uses: Daewoo Precision Industries K3, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M113 armored personnel carrier
Uses: M113 armored personnel carrier, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: AMX-10 RC
Uses: AMX-10 RC, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Cadillac Gage Commando
Uses: Cadillac Gage Commando, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M47 Dragon
Uses: M47 Dragon, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Panhard AML
Uses: Panhard AML, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: AGM-45 Shrike
Uses: AGM-45 Shrike, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: S-75 Dvina
Uses: S-75 Dvina, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: R-17 Elbrus
Uses: R-17 Elbrus, infobox wars field: 'Gulf war'View the Source
Wikipedia: Saxon (vehicle)
Uses: Saxon (vehicle), infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Mossberg 500
Uses: Mossberg 500, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: HOT (missile)
Uses: HOT (missile), infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: M7 bayonet
Uses: M7 bayonet, infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Type 63 (armoured personnel carrier)
Uses: Type 63 (armoured personnel carrier), infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: Starburst (missile)
Uses: Starburst (missile), infobox wars field: 'Gulf War'View the Source
Wikipedia: FIM-92 Stinger
  • Uses: Stinger Missile, Infobox, wars field
    Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
  • Uses: FIM-92 Stinger, Infobox, wars field
    Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Patriot Missile System
WikipediaUses: Patriot Missile System, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Patriot Missile System, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Scud Missile
WikipediaUses: Scud Missile, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Scud Missile, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M2 Browning
WikipediaUses: M2 Browning Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M2 Browning Machine Gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Persian Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M109 howitzer
Wikipedia
  • Uses: M109 Paladin, Infobox, wars field
    Infobox wars field lists: Persian Gulf War
  • Uses: M109 howitzer, Infobox, wars field
    Infobox wars field lists: Persian Gulf War
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Wikipedia: AGM-114 Hellfire
WikipediaUses: AGM-114 Hellfire, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: AGM-114 Hellfire, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Challenger 1, Wikipedia
Uses: Challenger 1, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Challenger 1, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Persian Gulf War
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Wikipedia: BLU-82
Uses: BLU-82, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: BLU-82, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Roland (missile), Wikipedia
Uses: Roland Missile System, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Roland Missile System, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Blowpipe (missile), Wikipedia
Uses: Blowpipe Missile, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Blowpipe Missile, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: 9K38 Igla
WikipediaUses: 9K38 Igla, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: 9K38 Igla, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: 9K32 Strela-2
WikipediaUses: 9K32 Strela-2, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: 9K32 Strela-2, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Rapier (missile) (Wikipedia)
Uses: Rapier Missile System, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Rapier Missile System, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: 2S3 Akatsiya
Uses: 2S3 Akatsiya, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: 2S3 Akatsiya, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Type 56 assault rifle
Uses: Type 56 Assault Rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 56 Assault Rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Persian Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M79 grenade launcher
Uses: M79 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M79 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M224 mortar
Uses: M224 Mortar, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M224 Mortar, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M203 grenade launcher
Uses: M203 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M203 Grenade Launcher, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M40 rifle
Uses: M40 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M40 rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: AGM-62 Walleye
Uses: AGM-62 Walleye, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: AGM-62 Walleye, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: CAR-15
Uses: CAR-15, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: CAR-15, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M24 Sniper Weapon System
Uses: M24 Sniper Weapon System, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M24 Sniper Weapon System, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: NSV machine gun
Uses: NSV machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: NSV machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: KPV heavy machine gun
Uses: KPV heavy machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: KPV heavy machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: SPG-9
Uses: SPG-9, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: SPG-9, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: RPG-18
Uses: RPG-18, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: RPG-18, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Daewoo Precision Industries K2
Uses: Daewoo Precision Industries K2, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Daewoo Precision Industries K2, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: AA-52 machine gun
Uses: AA-52 machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: AA-52 machine gun, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Mark 41 vertical launching system
Uses: Mark 41 Vertical Launching System, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Mark 41 Vertical Launching System, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: 7.62x51mm NATO
Uses: 7.62x51mm NATO, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: 7.62x51mm NATO, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: AMX-10P
Uses: AMX-10P, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: AMX-10P, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M551 Sheridan
Uses: M551 Sheridan, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M551 Sheridan, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: MT-LB
Uses: MT-LB, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: MT-LB, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: AMX-30
Uses: AMX-30, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: AMX-30, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Persian Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé
Uses: Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: PSL (rifle)
Uses: PSL (rifle), Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: PSL (rifle), Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: L42A1
Uses: L42A1, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: L42A1, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: B-10 recoilless rifle
Uses: B-10 recoilless rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: B-10 recoilless rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: EE-11 Urutu
Uses: EE-11 Urutu, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: EE-11 Urutu, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: M231 Firing Port Weapon
Uses: M231 Firing Port Weapon, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: M231 Firing Port Weapon, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: AMX-30 AuF1
Uses: AMX-30 AuF1, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: AMX-30 AuF1, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: FR F1
Uses: FR F1, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: FR F1, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Daewoo Precision Industries K1
Uses: Daewoo Precision Industries K1, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Daewoo Precision Industries K1, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Persian Gulf War
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Wikipedia: EE-9 Cascavel
Uses: EE-9 Cascavel, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: EE-9 Cascavel, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Sea Skua
Uses: Sea Skua, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Sea Skua, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Type 81 assault rifle
Uses: Type 81 assault rifle, Infobox, wars field
Quote, Uses: Type 81 assault rifle, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: 9M14 Malyutka
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Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: AGM-84E Standoff Land Attack Missile
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Wikipedia: M56 submachine gun
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Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: FR F2 sniper rifle
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Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Panhard M3
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Infobox wars field lists: Gulf War
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Wikipedia: Canadian Armed Forces
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have served alongside other NATO countries during conflicts such as the Korean War, First Gulf War, Kosovo War
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Wikipedia: Argentine Armed Forces
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Argentina was the only Latin American country to participate in the 1991 Gulf War sending a destroyer and a corvette in first term
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Wikipedia: Australian Defence Force
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The Australian contribution to the 1991 Gulf War was the first time Australian personnel were deployed to an active war zone since the establishment of the ADF.
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Wikipedia: Spanish Armed Forces
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Spanish troops have participated together with their Western allies in operations such as Gulf War
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Wikipedia: GBU-15
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Infobox wars field: Operation Wooden LegPersian Gulf War
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Wikipedia: F-16 Fighting Falcon
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F-16s from various US-led coalitions flew combat missions in the Gulf War, Bosnia, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Libya, and Iraq and Syria.
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Wikipedia: Tomahawk (missile)
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Tomahawk missiles have been extensively used by the United States since the First Gulf War.
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Wikipedia: F-4 Phantom II
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The F-4G Phantom was used for reconnaissance and Wild Weasel (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) missions in the 1991 Gulf War, and finally left combat service in 1996.
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Wikipedia: UH-1 Iroquois
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Post Vietnam, the US Army continued to operate large numbers of Iroquois; they would see further combat during the US invasion of Grenada in 1983, the US invasion of Panama in 1989, and the Gulf War in 1991.
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Wikipedia: A-10 Thunderbolt II
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It served in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), the Yugoslav Wars, war in Afghanistan, the Iraq War, in the conflict against the Islamic State in the Middle East, Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya, and the 2026 Iran war.
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Wikipedia: B-52 Stratofortress
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The B-52 has used conventional munitions in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, Iraq War, war against the Islamic State, war in Afghanistan, and 2026 Iran war.
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Wikipedia: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
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During the Gulf War in 1991, the UH-60 participated in the largest air assault mission in U.S.
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Wikipedia: MiG-29
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MiG-29s saw combat in the 1991 Persian Gulf War with the Iraqi Air Force.
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Wikipedia: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
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Since the 1970s, Nimitz-class carriers have participated in many conflicts and operations across the world, including Operation Eagle Claw in Iran, the Gulf War, and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Wikipedia: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
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The aircraft first saw combat action during the 1986 United States bombing of Libya and subsequently participated in the 1991 Gulf War, operations over Bosnia and Kosovo in the 1990s, and in the 2003 Iraq War as well as follow-on operations in the Middle East.
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Wikipedia: SA80
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When the L85A1 and L86A1 first saw major combat during the Gulf War, their performance was considered inadequate.
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Wikipedia: Panavia Tornado
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The Tornado was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF), Italian Air Force, and RSAF during the Gulf War of 1991, in which the Tornado conducted many low-altitude penetrating strike missions.
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Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Wikipedia
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During the Gulf War of 1991 (Operation Desert Storm), the C-130 Hercules was used operationally by the USAF, US Navy, and USMC, along with the air forces of Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the UK.
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Bell AH-1 Cobra, Wikipedia
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For several decades, the AH-1 formed the core of the US Army's attack helicopter fleet, seeing combat in Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and the Gulf War.
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Wikipedia: F-15 Eagle
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In USAF service, the aircraft saw combat action in the 1991 Gulf War and the conflict over Yugoslavia.
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Cluster munition, Wikipedia
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Some modern bomb submunitions deliver a highly combustible thermobaric aerosol that results in a high pressure explosion when ignited, including the CBU-55 used by the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the CBU-72 used during the Gulf War.
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L9 bar mine, Wikipedia
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The bar mine was used by small detachments of special forces of the British Army during the Gulf War in 1991.
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Wikipedia: L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle
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L1A1s have been used by the British Armed Forces in Malaysia, Northern Ireland, and in the Falklands War (in opposition to FN FAL-armed Argentine forces), the First Gulf War (where it was still on issue to some second line British Army units and RAF personnel not yet issued with the L85A1), and by
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Wikipedia: BRDM-2
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The BRDM-2 also saw service with the Iraqi Army during the First Gulf War and the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
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Wikipedia: TPz Fuchs
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The UK used a small number of electronic warfare versions during the 1991 Gulf War In October 2020, RBSL (Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land) announced a £16 million sustainment contract award for the UK MoD's Fuchs fleet and training simulator.
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Wikipedia: AT4
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The AT4 was used in the US invasion of Panama, the War in Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq War.
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Wikipedia: Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)
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By the time of the Gulf War, the CVR(T) was well established in the British Army and all versions were deployed.
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Wikipedia: OT-62 TOPAS
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OT-62 TOPAS also saw service with the Iraqi army during First Persian Gulf War and 2003 Invasion of Iraq.
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Wikipedia: Masurca
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These three ships would be used on numerous missions to provide air-defence cover for French fleets and allies in peacekeeping and military operations: Lebanon (1980-1986), Iraq (Daguet (1989), Gulf War (1990-1991), Opération Balbuzard (1993-1994, during the Siege of Sarajevo by the Serbs).
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