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Gulf War - The First coalition force to breach the Saudi Arabian border

Time: Friday Feb 15, 1991

Place: Saudi Arabia

Details: Task Force 1-41 Infantry was a U.S. Army heavy battalion task force from the 2nd Armored Division. It was the spearhead of VII Corps, consisting primarily of the 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, and the 4th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment. Task Force 1–41 was the first coalition force to breach the Saudi Arabian border on 15 February 1991, and to conduct ground combat operations in Iraq engaging in direct and indirect fire fights with the enemy on 17 February 1991.

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15 February 1991

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Friday Feb 15, 1991 - Iraq and Kuwait

February 1991

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Saturday Feb 16, 1991 - Kuwait
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Sunday Feb 17, 1991 - Kuwait
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