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Invasion of Kuwait

1990 • Kuwait-Stadt Invasion
An abandoned Iraqi Type 69 main battle tank sits on the side on the road into Kuwait City during the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm.

An abandoned Iraqi Type 69 main battle tank sits on the side on the road into Kuwait City during the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm.

Author: J.R. Roark, US MarinesLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

Rapid occupation of Kuwait by Iraqi forces.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Iraqi victory.

Iraq

  • Commander: Saddam Hussein
  • Strength: 100.000 Mann
  • Casualties: gering

Kuwaiti Army

  • Commander: Jaber Al-Sabah
  • Strength: 16.000 Mann
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Strategic Context

Trigger of the international crisis.

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