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Gulf War

The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began

Thursday Jan 17, 1991
Kuwait

The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began with an aerial and naval bombardment on 17 January 1991, continuing for five weeks. This was followed by a ground assault on 24 February.


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