Persian Gulf War

Definition

A conflict between Iraq and a coalition force from 35 nations led by the United States aimed at liberating Kuwait after its invasion by Iraq under Saddam Hussein.

Analogy

Imagine if someone took over your friend's house without permission (Iraq invading Kuwait). You gather up all your friends from around town (coalition forces) to help get their house back. That's what happened during the Persian Gulf War.

Related terms

Saddam Hussein: He was an Iraqi politician who served as Prime Minister from July 1979 until April 2003. He led Iraq during conflicts like Iran-Iraq war and Persian Gulf War.

Coalition Forces: This refers to a group of nations that join together for a common cause. In the context of the Persian Gulf War, it was to liberate Kuwait from Iraq.

Operation Desert Storm: The combat phase of the Persian Gulf War in which coalition forces went on an offensive against Iraq to liberate Kuwait.