Description: Set of three banners produced in early 1990s to support the U.S. military effort in the Middle East. Each measures 22 inches square. On light weight 50 percent cotton, 50 percent polyester material. One bid buys all three. DESERT STORM NARRATIVE:•On Aug. 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein led a well-equipped Iraqi army into Kuwait, a major supplier of oil to the United States. •More than 500,000 American troops deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield, in case Iraqi troops attacked Saudi Arabia. •On Jan. 17, 1991, Operation Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm, backed by public support after diplomacy failed. •Desert Storm became the largest air campaign since the conflict in Southeast Asia. •The U.S. and 40 allied nations, including several Arab nations, flew more than 18,000 air deployment missions, more than 116,000 combat air sorties and dropped 88,500 tons of bombs. •After air attacks that lasted for six weeks, the ground campaign lasted only 100 hours before Kuwait was liberated. •Iraq tried to split the coalition by launching Scud missiles at Israel, but Israel refrained from responding, thanks to its partnership with the United States. •Desert Storm saw the first use of the MIM-104C Patriot missile system in combat, where it was used to intercept Scud missiles. It was also the first time the Air Force used stealth and space systems support capabilities against a modern, integrated air defense. •About 697,000 U.S. troops took part in the war, with 299 losing their lives. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Defense
Price: 7.99 USD
Location: Toledo, Iowa
End Time: 2024-04-20T21:49:18.000Z
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