the gulf war (1990-1991): iraq invaded kuwait
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The Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq invaded Kuwait. A destroyed Iraqi tank. The Topography of Iraq. Ethnic Groups in Iraq. The Rise & Rule of Saddam Hussein. A Young Saddam Hussein (1937 - 2006). Born in Tikrit. Peasant family with influential army relatives. Tribal society. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Gulf War (1990-The Gulf War (1990-1991): 1991):
Iraq invaded KuwaitIraq invaded Kuwait
A destroyed Iraqi tank
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The Topography of IraqThe Topography of Iraq
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Ethnic Groups in IraqEthnic Groups in Iraq
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A Young Saddam Hussein(1937 - 2006)
A Young Saddam Hussein(1937 - 2006)
Saddam’s identity card Saddam’s identity card when he was 10 years when he was 10 years
old.old.
Born in Tikrit.Born in Tikrit.
Peasant Peasant family family with with influential influential army army relatives.relatives.
Tribal society.Tribal society.
Joined BaathJoined BaathParty at 20.Party at 20.
Aided in Aided in failedfailedassassination assassination ofofQasim in Qasim in 1959.1959.
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Saddam’s Early Political CareerSaddam’s Early Political Career
Saddam at Saddam at 17.17.
After 1963 coup, he was put in After 1963 coup, he was put in charge ofcharge ofthe security service for the Baath the security service for the Baath party.party.
1979 1979 he became president of Iraq he became president of Iraq
when al-Bakr was persuaded to step when al-Bakr was persuaded to step
down.down.
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A Cult of PersonalityA Cult of Personality
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A Cult of PersonalityA Cult of Personality
1989 Victory Arch1989 Victory Arch
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Saddam’s Republican Guard
Saddam’s Republican Guard
The elite presidential security The elite presidential security force.force.
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Oil Fields in IraqOil Fields in Iraq
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Gassing the KurdsGassing the Kurds
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Ali Hasa al-Majid(“Chemical Ali”)
Ali Hasa al-Majid(“Chemical Ali”)
I will kill them [the Kurds] all I will kill them [the Kurds] all with chemical weapons!with chemical weapons!
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A Reign of Terror: Mass Graves of Saddam’s Victims
A Reign of Terror: Mass Graves of Saddam’s Victims
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Kuwait
“Iraq’s 19th province?”
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Iraq Invades KuwaitIraq Invades Kuwait
UN Security Council Resolution UN Security Council Resolution 678678
(authorized military force to be (authorized military force to be used used
against Iraq.)against Iraq.)
August 2, 1990August 2, 1990
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Pres. of Iraq: Saddam Hussien Pres. of Iraq: Saddam Hussien promised “the mother of all battles”promised “the mother of all battles”
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U. S. Military LeadersU. S. Military Leaders
General Colin General Colin PowellPowell
General NormanGeneral NormanSchwarzkopfSchwarzkopf
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U. S. Female SoldiersU. S. Female Soldiers
Everywhere is a combat zone!Everywhere is a combat zone!
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Range of Iraqi MissilesRange of Iraqi Missiles
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An Iraqi tank bites the dustAn Iraqi tank bites the dust
Survivors attacked Kurds in the north.
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Saddam Lobs SCUD Missiles
Saddam Lobs SCUD Missiles
Israel & Saudi Arabia:Israel & Saudi Arabia:The fear of bio-chemical The fear of bio-chemical
attacks.attacks.
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President George H. W. Bush
with General Schwartzkopf
President George H. W. Bush
with General Schwartzkopf
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Kuwait is LiberatedKuwait is Liberated
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Kuwaitis cheer Allied Kuwaitis cheer Allied forces.forces.
Iraqis soldiers Iraqis soldiers surrender.surrender.
Allies Send Iraqis Back to Baghdad
Allies Send Iraqis Back to Baghdad
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“Highway of Death”“Highway of Death”
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400 Kuwaiti Oilfields on Fire
400 Kuwaiti Oilfields on Fire
An environmental disaster!An environmental disaster!
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U.N. No-Fly Zones 1990’s
U.N. No-Fly Zones 1990’s
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1990s: Iraqi Targets
1990s: Iraqi Targets
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Kurds have also been victims Kurds have also been victims of ethnic violence very recently.of ethnic violence very recently.
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Reasons for Going to War Against Saddam(according to the U. S. and Britain)
Reasons for Going to War Against Saddam(according to the U. S. and Britain)
Saddam kicked out U.N. weapons Saddam kicked out U.N. weapons inspectors.inspectors.
WMDs WMDs WWeapons of eapons of MMass ass DDestruction.estruction.
Saddam did not obey the No-Fly Saddam did not obey the No-Fly Zone Zone limitations.limitations.
He was a savage dictator.He was a savage dictator.
Stop Saddam before he can launchStop Saddam before he can launchnuclear missiles against Israel, nuclear missiles against Israel, Europe,Europe,or even the United States.or even the United States.
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“Shock & Awe!”“Shock & Awe!”
Coalition forces attack BaghdadCoalition forces attack Baghdad
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Allied Advance on Baghdad
Allied Advance on Baghdad
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Anti-War ProtestorsAnti-War Protestors
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Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
Saddam’s Minister of Saddam’s Minister of InformationInformation
(better known as “Baghdad (better known as “Baghdad Bob”)Bob”)
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“Baghdad Bob”“Baghdad Bob”
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The Dictator is “Toppled”
The Dictator is “Toppled”
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“Mission Accomplished?”“Mission Accomplished?”
President George W. Bush lands on President George W. Bush lands on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (May, board the USS Abraham Lincoln (May,
2003)2003)
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Saddam Is Captured!Saddam Is Captured!
December, December, 20032003
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The American Soldier: 2003
The American Soldier: 2003
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4486 American Fatalities4486 American Fatalities
Iraq Coalition Military Fatalities By Year
Year US UK Other Total
2003 486 53 41 580
2004 849 22 35 906
2005 846 23 28 897
2006 822 29 21 872
2007 904 47 10 961
2008 314 4 4 322
2009 149 1 0 150
2010 60 0 0 60
2011 16 0 0 16
Total 4446 179 139 4764
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Thousands of Americans Wounded
Thousands of Americans Wounded
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Capt. Dawn HalfakerCapt. Dawn Halfaker
One of many female soldiers killed One of many female soldiers killed or wounded in Iraq.or wounded in Iraq.
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Over 100,000 Iraqis Dead!
Over 100,000 Iraqis Dead!
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? Iraqis Wounded!? Iraqis Wounded!
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A Growing Insurgency
A Growing InsurgencyFormer Baathists Former Baathists
and foreign and foreign terrorists terrorists
(Al-Qaida, etc.)(Al-Qaida, etc.)
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Iraqi GovernmentA Democracy in Training
Iraqi GovernmentA Democracy in Training
Prime Minister Nouri al-Prime Minister Nouri al-MalikiMaliki
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The Scandal at Abu Ghraib Prison
The Scandal at Abu Ghraib Prison
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1/30/05 – The Vote! = Democracy??
1/30/05 – The Vote! = Democracy??
Courage at the Courage at the Polls!!Polls!!
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American fatalities 4486
Wounded 100,000 +
Iraqi deaths 1.5 million
$803 Billion
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Continuing Ethnic Conflict -
Will there be a Kurdistan?
•Repressed under Ataturk & Sadaam
•Will they get their independence
•Ethnic violence continues
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- Will Shia Iraqis get independence? - Control Iraq? - Will Iran get control?
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U.S. SPENDING ON IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN BY MONTH, WEEK, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE, & SECOND
(based on adjusted DOD FY 2007 obligations)
Iraq Afghanistan Total
Per Month $10.3 billion $2 billion $12.3 billion
Per Week $2.4 billion $469 million $2.9 billion
Per Day $343 million $67 million $410 million
Per Hour $14 million $2.8 million $17 million
Per Minute $238,425 $46,296 $284,722
Per Second $3,973 $771 $4,745SOURCE: Data from Amy Belasco, “The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11,” Congressional Research Service (updated February 8, 2008). Totals may not add due to rounding.
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