Gulf+War



= Gulf War Overview: = **The Gulf War was perhaps the most efficient war in American History, at least when considering the cost in American lives. It proved that U.S. technology and U.S. military doctrine is a potent force when applied to the world stage. Years after the war's end there are disagreements about whether the U.S. was justified in waging war against Iraq and over whether the war was prosecuted far enough.**
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 * A description of conditions in Kuwait** **as well as Iraqi troop movements to complete a conquest of the small but wealthy emirate.**
 * Saudi Arabian fears of Iraq seemed justified by Saddam's belligerent posturing. There were several reasons the Saudi's decided to invite the US** **intervene****. US interests** **in the region played a dominant role in the decision to accept the Saudi Invitation to oppose Iraqi aggression.**
 * It took some time for the allies to build up** **sufficient force & oppose Iraq.

Coalition forces were especially wary of the elite Republican Guard which had seen plenty of action during the Iran/Iraq war.** unanswered. Much happened in the** __**aftermath**__ **to make pundits believe the war should have been prosecuted further.**
 * The __air war__** **was a devastating blow to the Iraqi military structure and was a decisive factor in the outcome of the conflict.**
 * The** **__ground war__** **proved quick and decisive. Four days of fighting was more than the Iraqis could stand.** **The war left many questions


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 * ARMY/NATIONAL GUARD**

Matthew Adam Hostler (Emily F. & Kylee P.) Christopher W. Howard (Chelsea T.) Maureen Simpkins (Courtney S.) James Gary Snyder III (Jess S.) Mark Andrew Yohn (Shane B.) Thomas C. Riggleman, Jr. (Jessica B.) Joshua J. Clemente (Brandon S.)**
 * Paul Joseph Gongloff (Josh G.)


 * NAVY**

Tracy Jo Anderson (Caitlin S.) Joseph H. Anello (Eric A.) C. Timothy Collier (Karissa C.) Janet Louise Lantz (Brittany L.)**
 * Timothy Paul Allen (Connor H. & Matt R.)


 * AIR FORCE**

Donald Wayne Stephens (Marquie P.) John Robert Watters III (Lynsey W.)**
 * Andrew L. Holton (Buddy S.)


 * MARINES**

Ronald Osborne (Mara M.) -- (Briana B.)**
 * Brandon Grannas (Amanda G.)


 * COAST GUARD**


 * Timothy Lewis McFarland, Jr. (Luke M.)**