Operation Desert Storm

DURING THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS OF 1990, the United States participated in the defense of Saudi Arabia.Operation Desert Storm is known as the successful U.S. Allied response to Iraq's attempted attack on Kuwait. The first phase of Desert operation began on January 16th, 1991. The first U.S. force that arrived was F-15 Eagle Fighters from Langley Air Force Base, VA. The Iraqi border was the first area destroyed by the American forces. Then the key targets in downtown Iraq were bombed including the presidential palace, communication centers, and power stations. Iraq launched seven Scud missiles at the American military barracks in Saudi Arabia and Israel to persuade neighboring nations to join the cause. This conflict continued for five weeks and was followed my a ground assault on February 24th.