Conflicted: A History Podcast

The Gulf War 1991 – Part 2: The Storm

Jun 17, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The American Interest in the Persian Gulf
04:18 • 2min
3
The Importance of Non-Committal Rhetoric in the Middle East
06:37 • 3min
4
The Gulf War 1991, Part Two: The Storm
09:27 • 4min
5
The Emir of Kuwait
13:54 • 2min
6
The Emir's Escape From Kuwait
16:14 • 4min
7
The Life and Times of George H.W. Bush
20:35 • 4min
8
The Life and Times of George Bush
24:18 • 2min
9
The Wimp Factor and the Bush Administration
26:00 • 5min
10
The Importance of Reliability in the Post-War Era
30:43 • 2min
11
The Sphinx of DC Elites
32:59 • 5min
12
The Mujahideen's Response to the Soviet Afghan War
38:18 • 2min
13
The Importance of the Desert in the Gulf War
40:43 • 5min
14
The Rise and Fall of the US Military
45:31 • 2min
15
The Importance of Reconciliation in the Middle East
47:51 • 3min
16
The Invasion of Kuwait
50:22 • 2min
17
The Importance of Money in the Cold War
52:35 • 4min
18
The Birthday Party in Baghdad
56:52 • 3min
19
Saddam Hussein's Propaganda Stupidity
59:57 • 5min
20
The Fear of Captivity
01:04:43 • 2min
21
The Uncertainty of Captivity
01:06:47 • 2min
22
Saddam Hussein's Cold-Heart Bundling of the Hostage Situation
01:09:04 • 5min
23
The Unforgivable Sin of George Bush
01:13:48 • 3min
24
The Truth About Naira's Testimony
01:17:10 • 3min
25
The Importance of a War Plan
01:20:04 • 3min
26
The Cold Open of the Iraqi Army
01:23:11 • 5min
27
The Importance of a Strong Commander
01:27:47 • 2min
28
The War on Chemical Weapons
01:29:59 • 5min
29
The Importance of War in Iraq
01:34:51 • 2min
30
The Importance of Operation Desert Storm
01:37:14 • 2min
31
The End of the World
01:39:19 • 4min