The Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, was a conflict that took place between Iraq and a coalition of nations led by the United States from August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991. The conflict was a result of Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait in August of 1990. The war resulted in a decisive victory for the coalition forces, which were able to liberate Kuwait and force Iraq to retreat from the country.
The United States suffered significant casualties during the Gulf War. According to the Department of Defense, a total of 148 U.S. soldiers were killed in action during the conflict. Additionally, another 235 U.S. soldiers were wounded in action and 467 U.S. soldiers were listed as non-combat casualties.
The Iraqi government has never released official figures on the number of casualties suffered during the conflict. However, according to estimates from the Iraq Body Count project, approximately 10,000 Iraqi civilians were killed during the war. Additionally, the United Nations estimated that between 20,000-35,000 Iraqi military personnel were killed during the conflict.
The Gulf War was a conflict that resulted in significant casualties on both sides. According to official figures from the Department of Defense, a total of 148 U.S. soldiers were killed in action during the conflict. Estimates from the Iraq Body Count project suggest that approximately 10,000 Iraqi civilians were killed during the war, while the United Nations estimated that between 20,000-35,000 Iraqi military personnel were killed during the conflict.
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