Going to Iraq Why. In August 1990, Saddam Hussein sent his military in to Kuwait. The purpose, erase Kuwait from the map.
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Unit 12 Powerpoint The 90s To Present Day
Middle East after World War II Middle Eastern nations began achieving independence at the end of WWII. The superpowers tried to secure Middle Eastern nations.
Mid March GREYWOLF Howl
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I. Background A. Saddam Hussein led Iraq through a war with Iran during the 1980’s and had huge war debts to pay. B. He also claimed oil- rich Kuwait.