Desert Storm - The Air War, Day 1 - Animated
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The Gulf War began with a record-breaking bombing raid by B-52s, leading to a coalition air campaign to dominate Iraqi skies and degrade enemy defenses, resulting in significant losses on both sides. British Tornadoes execute a specialized mission to hinder repairs at an Iraqi airbase, facing heavy anti-aircraft fire but returning safely after shredding runways and scattering mines.
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- The Gulf War in 1990-1991 saw a multinational coalition, including 35 nations, deploy 1 million military personnel to Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, showcasing a significant international effort to counter aggression in the region.
- The air campaign during the Gulf War was marked by strategic strikes targeting Iraqi military infrastructure, including radar sites, communication installations, and power plants, utilizing advanced technologies such as cruise missiles and stealth bombers to degrade enemy air defense systems and establish air superiority before a ground invasion, resulting in substantial losses with 39 coalition aircraft lost in combat.
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