Khafji: The Battle That Changed The Course Of The Gulf War

Storm on the Horizon: Khafji--The Battle that Changed the Course of the Gulf War

by David J. Morris

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The Battle of Khafji was a turning point in the Gulf War. It was the first major battle in which the Iraqi military was defeated by a coalition of Western and Arab forces. The battle paved the way for the liberation of Kuwait and the end of the war.

The battle began on January 29, 1991, when Iraqi forces launched a surprise attack on the Saudi Arabian town of Khafji. The Iraqi attack was part of a larger offensive that was intended to retake Kuwait. The Iraqi forces were met with stiff resistance from Saudi Arabian and Qatari forces. A coalition of Western and Arab forces, led by the United States, quickly came to the aid of the defenders.

The battle raged for four days. The coalition forces eventually repelled the Iraqi attack, and the Iraqi forces were forced to withdraw. The victory was a major turning point in the war. It showed that the Iraqi military was not invincible, and it boosted the morale of the coalition forces.

The Battle of Khafji was a significant victory for the coalition forces. It was the first major battle in which the Iraqi military was defeated. The victory paved the way for the liberation of Kuwait and the end of the war.

The Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait

The Battle of Khafji was part of the Gulf War, which began with the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990. The Iraqi invasion was condemned by the United Nations, and a coalition of Western and Arab forces was assembled to expel the Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The coalition forces were led by the United States, and they included troops from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Syria, France, and the United Kingdom.

The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait was a major violation of international law. The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 660, which demanded that Iraq withdraw from Kuwait. Iraq refused to comply with the resolution, and the Gulf War began.

The Battle of Khafji

The Battle of Khafji began on January 29, 1991, when Iraqi forces launched a surprise attack on the Saudi Arabian town of Khafji. The Iraqi attack was part of a larger offensive that was intended to retake Kuwait. The Iraqi forces were met with stiff resistance from Saudi Arabian and Qatari forces. A coalition of Western and Arab forces, led by the United States, quickly came to the aid of the defenders.

The battle raged for four days. The coalition forces eventually repelled the Iraqi attack, and the Iraqi forces were forced to withdraw. The victory was a major turning point in the war. It showed that the Iraqi military was not invincible, and it boosted the morale of the coalition forces.

The Aftermath of the Battle of Khafji

The Battle of Khafji was a significant victory for the coalition forces. It was the first major battle in which the Iraqi military was defeated. The victory paved the way for the liberation of Kuwait and the end of the war.

The Iraqi forces were expelled from Kuwait in February 1991. The Gulf War ended with the liberation of Kuwait and the restoration of its sovereignty.

The Legacy of the Battle of Khafji

The Battle of Khafji is a reminder of the importance of international cooperation. The coalition forces that fought in the Gulf War were able to defeat the Iraqi military because they were united in their goal of liberating Kuwait. The battle also showed that the Iraqi military was not invincible.

The Battle of Khafji is a significant chapter in the history of the Gulf War. It was a turning point in the war, and it paved the way for the liberation of Kuwait. The battle is a reminder of the importance of international cooperation and the power of a united front.

Storm on the Horizon: Khafji--The Battle that Changed the Course of the Gulf War

by David J. Morris

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10696 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	352 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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