Scores of Iraqi tanks, thousands of troops advance into Saudi Arabia. United States, Soviet Union issue communique offering Iraq cease-fire if it makes "unequivocal commitment" to withdraw. Marines (up to 800) fire artillery, mortars, TOW missiles, at Iraqi bunkers half-mile away in Kuwait. In largest ground battle yet, battalion-size force of U.S. ![]() Iraq says captured allied pilots have been injured in allied bombing raids. More than 75,000 protesters march in Washington, D.C.Īllies bomb Iraqi-held oil facilities in Kuwait to stop Iraq from dumping oil into gulf.Īmid fears of terrorism, Super Bowl XXV goes off without a hitch. Pentagon confirms USS Louisville is first sub to launch cruise missile in combat. F-15s enter war's first major dogfight, shoot down three Iraqi MiG- 23s. Massive oil spill grows, threatening Saudi Arabia's industrial and desalination plants and gulf environment. Scud missiles are fired at Israel and Saudi Arabia. ![]() Japan says it will send military aircraft to assist allies in non-combat situations. Allies say Iraq released oil Iraq blames allied bombs. Saudi officials report two oil slicks moving south of Kuwait. Number of allied sorties surpasses 15,000. President Bush urges Saddam Hussein be brought to "justice," suggesting removal of Iraqi president could be a goal. Iraq fires Scuds at Israel and Saudi Arabia. officials deny Saddam Hussein's claim that allies bombed baby-formula plant, saying plant was a chemical factory. Iraq fires six Scud missiles at Saudi Arabia one is destroyed by Patriot, others fall harmlessly.Ī Scud eludes U.S. Iraq says it has scattered prisoners of war as shields at allied air targets. officials say despite more than 8,000 sorties in five days, elusive mobile Scud missile launchers remain a threat. Iraq fires 10 Scuds at Saudi Arabia nine are intercepted, one falls offshore. Iraqi TV airs interviews with captured allied airmen. troops raid oil platforms off Kuwait, capturing first Iraqi prisoners of war. United States rushes in Patriots, making Army crews first U.S. Israel vows to defend itself but refrains. ![]() Patriot missile - first anti- missile missile fired in combat.Īmid retaliation speculation, President Bush says Israel has promised not to respond to Iraq's attack.Īt least three Scuds explode in Tel Aviv, Israel. Scud fired at Saudi Arabia is downed by U.S. Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declares: "The great showdown has begun! The mother of all battles is under way.'' 17 in Iraq) with massive air and missile attacks on targets in Iraq, Kuwait. Source: USA Today 43 Days of War in 1991 Day 1: Wednesday, Jan.
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