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The Gulf War 1991 – Part 2: The Storm

Jun 17, 2023

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ANECDOTE

Flight 149 Became First Hostages

British Airways Flight 149 landed in Kuwait just after the Iraqi invasion and passengers became the first hostages of the Gulf War.
Passengers evacuated onto a strafed tarmac and were detained by Iraqi soldiers who controlled the airport.

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Bin Laden Rejected In Riyadh

Osama bin Laden offered to lead a guerrilla fight against Saddam but was rejected by Saudi leaders.
That rejection hardened his anti‑Americanism and shaped his later trajectory.

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INSIGHT

Post‑Vietnam Military Rebuild Paid Off

The U.S. military had rebuilt since Vietnam into a professional, volunteer force prepared for high-intensity conflict.
That transformation made Desert Shield a credible deterrent and foundation for Desert Storm.

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The Gulf War 1991, Part Two: The Storm

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16:14 • 4min

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The Life and Times of George H.W. Bush

20:35 • 4min

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The Life and Times of George Bush

24:18 • 2min

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The Wimp Factor and the Bush Administration

26:00 • 5min

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The Importance of Reliability in the Post-War Era

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The Mujahideen's Response to the Soviet Afghan War

38:18 • 2min

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The Importance of the Desert in the Gulf War

40:43 • 5min

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The Rise and Fall of the US Military

45:31 • 2min

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The Importance of Reconciliation in the Middle East

47:51 • 3min

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The Invasion of Kuwait

50:22 • 2min

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The Importance of Money in the Cold War

52:35 • 4min

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The Birthday Party in Baghdad

56:52 • 3min

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Saddam Hussein's Propaganda Stupidity

59:57 • 5min

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The Fear of Captivity

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The Uncertainty of Captivity

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Saddam Hussein's Cold-Heart Bundling of the Hostage Situation

01:09:04 • 5min

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The Unforgivable Sin of George Bush

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The Truth About Naira's Testimony

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The Importance of a War Plan

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The Cold Open of the Iraqi Army

01:23:11 • 5min

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The Importance of a Strong Commander

01:27:47 • 2min

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The War on Chemical Weapons

01:29:59 • 5min

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The Importance of War in Iraq

01:34:51 • 2min

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The Importance of Operation Desert Storm

As the Iraqi army digs into Kuwait, the world considers how to respond to Saddam Hussein’s breach of national sovereignty. President George H.W. Bush vows that the aggression “will not stand” and begins assembling an international coalition to force a withdrawal. Invited into Saudi Arabia, the recently reformed American military prepares for an eventual confrontation with Iraq’s battle-hardened forces. Meanwhile, a hostage crisis unfolds and a domestic debate threatens to fracture Bush’s Coalition.

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