Key Figures
George HW. Bush
President George Bush was the top decision maker for the United States and took on leadership of the world coalition.
Saddam Hussein
President Saddam Hussein was architect of the plan to invade Kuwait. He was the president of Iraq.
Margaret Thatcher.
Prime minister Margaret Thatcher was the main decision maker for England before John Major became Prime Minister in November 1990.
Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah
Emir of Kuwait, was forced to flee his home at the onset of the invasion of his county. He is the leader of Kuwait.