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- The US Persian Gulf War StrategyThe "Powell Doctrine" was part of the US Persian Gulf war strategy that demonstrated the art and science of strategic preparation for combat operations.
- Gulf War Syndrome to Be ResearchedAn article with information about Gulf War Syndrome.
- The Gulf War Had a Family Divide at a Thanksgiving DinnerIt has been more than 20 years since the Gulf War - a war that started its own war at home on Thanksgiving Day at the dinner table.
Sanitizing the Gulf WarAn overview of the War in the Gulf that took place back in the early 1990's, and what effect the Media had on how the public perceived the war in the Gulf.- A Study of Gulf War Veterans, Alcohol Use, and Selected Health ConditionsThis article discusses a study that found a relationship between Gulf War veteran's health problems and alcohol abuse.
- Margaret Thatcher: From Gulf War to Coal Miners StrikeThatcher, the tough military leader, was actually visiting the US, when Saddam Hussein waged war on Kuwait. She strongly urged President George Bush Sr, to intervene. She told President Bush that, 'This was no time to go wobbly!"
- The Right Reasons to Join the MilitaryAn essay arguing against the theory put forth in Jarhead by Anthony Swofford that war films motivate men to join the military.
- The Art of DemonizationOne of the oldest excuses for war is that the enemy is irredeemably evil.
- Pay Persian Gulf War Costs with Crude Oil SurtaxWhy should the "hidden" cost of defending access to Middle Eastern oil be paid by income taxes when it could be paid directly by a surtax on imported Middle Eastern oil.
Gulf War Recognizes 20th AnniversaryIt really does not seem that long ago that American soldiers were weaned from the dark greens and blacks of European camoflauge and presented with desert sands.
VA Reviews Possible Coverage of New Illnesses for Gulf War VeteransThe Veteran's Administration is reviewing coverage of new illnesses for veterans of the Gulf War and Iraq/Afghanistan Conflicts. A proposed regulation will hopefully be approved this fall
Looking Back on the Gulf WarLooking Back on The Gulf War. History may see the first Gulf War under President George H. W. Bush as an effort to purge the nation of residual guild over Vietnam.- Benefits for Persian Gulf War VeteransThe United States government offers an array of programs that acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
- Gulf War Illnesses Are Becoming Better RecognizedWith the first Gulf War now twenty years in the past, the VA is finally relating a number of illnesses and conditions to service in that war. Veterans can now expect that their service related medical conditions will receive attention from the VA.
- Remains of Scott Speicher, Navy Pilot Shot Down During Gulf War, Found in Iraq After 18 YearsThe remains of Captain Michael "Scott" Speicher, a U.S. navy pilot shot down over west-central Iraq during the first Gulf War 18 years ago, have been positively identified.
Gulf War SyndromeNo single answer has been discovered for the many illnesses and symptoms suffered by many veterans of the Gulf War. Gulf War syndrome remains a mystery.- Gulf War - Iran Iraq War: Gulf War Operations - the Battle of Al KutOn 10 Apri, 1994 the Iraqi l Republican Guards Corps began a counterattack in a desperate attempt to regain the initiative.
- Gulf War: The Deployment of Iraqi and Iranian ForcesThe sudden outbreak of war found much of the Iraqi Army deployed as an internal police force.
- The Gulf War: Infiltration by Iranian Special ForcesIranian special forces teams began slipping into southern Iraq sometime in January 1994. The exact date that operations began has not, to this date, been revealed by Iran.
- Gulf War StatisticsThe human and material losses of the Iraqi Army in the Kuwait war were enormous.
- United States and Its History in WarThe history of reasons why wars were fought in the U.S.
- The Myth of the Success of the Patriot Missile in the First Gulf WarAre you one of those people who still think the Patriot Missile was an example of America's military superiority during the Gulf War? Think again.
- Roles of Women in the Military: A Female Gulf War Veteran's PerspectiveHistory and roles, how they have changed.
Interview with Former Solider About His Experiences During the Gulf WarThis interview was conducted with a former soldier who took part in the Gulf War and was involved in Operation Desert Storm.- The Persian Gulf Wars: From the First to the SecondBecause the United States did not eradicate Saddam Hussein's regime in 1991, it continued to pose a threat both to its own people and to the free world. Thus, the incomplete nature of the First Gulf War necessitated a second war in 2003.
- Consequences of the First Persian Gulf WarThis essay discusses the aftermath of the First Persian Gulf War of 1991, including America's shift in foreign policy toward the Middle East and the establishment of no-fly zones over Iraq.
- Changes in American Military Management and Tactics During the First Persian Gulf WarDuring the First Gulf War, the attitudinal affliction known as the "Vietnam Syndrome" was dispelled by a major shift in military tactics and the government's approach toward military management. Instead of micro-regulating the army, politicians allowed it to do its job.
- Events Leading to the First Persian Gulf WarUnited States foreign policy in the Middle East prior to 1990 showed a surprisingly supportive attitude toward the dictatorship in Iraq that the U.S. would later confront. This essay details the events which would lead the U.S. into the First Gulf War.
Gulf War Syndrome: Treating Persian Gulf VeteransEach day, men and women of the armed services place their lives on the line for the benefit of our country. For those who have served in wars of the past, illness, disease and injury are, unfortunately, quite common.- An Overview of the Major Events of the Second Persian Gulf War in 2003Some of the most intense fighting during the Second Persian Gulf War occurred during the first few months following the March 20, 2003, invasion. This paper describes crucial events during the coalition's military effort in 2003.
- Original Reasons for Toppling the Saddam Hussein Regime During the Second Persian Gulf WarSaddam Hussein's alleged possession of weapons of mass destruction was not the only reason originally given for an allied invasion of Iraq. This essay presents a multitude of such reasons, many of which were still valid, despite doubts revolving around the WMD claim.
- Restricting the Press During Times of WarTroop movement, suicide bombing and civilian casualties all delivered to your home in a continuous digital stream coming live from the war front. Should the press have unlimited access to warzone material.
- The Three Gulf Wars and What They Have Meant for Stability in the Middle EastThe US has been involved either actively or behind the scenes three wars taking place in Iraq over the last two decades. All three of those wars have distanced the possibility of peace in the region.
- Media Coverage of the Persian Gulf WarAn analysis of news coverage in Time and Newsweek magazine during January and February 1991.
- Book Review: Crusade: The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf WarThis book on the first Gulf War is well researched and detailed; it's very readable and vivid.
- The Unexpected Storm - The Gulf War Legacy by Steven ManchesterA reminder that our soldiers coming back from Iraq may experience the Persian Gulf Syndrome with its crippling ailments.
- Bloody WarThis is a haiku which describes the truth about war
- Imagine a World Without WarLet's stretch our imaginations and imagine a world without war.
The Long WarPoem about the long war in Afghanistan.
Real War Against War Begins by Protecting Our Most Valued Treasure, ChildrenThe image is of blood at the site of an accidental explosion of a missile remaining from the wreckage of Russian tank used in Afghanistan's civil war where children played with it until it exploded. Among seven children, four were killed.





