OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM

No simple explanation of the causes and ramifications of these conflicts can be given. Numerous websites exist with many different presentations of views of this war. A few are listed here for your enjoyment and perusal:

Timeline:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/gulfguide/gwtimeline.html

Photographs:
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/photos/gulf_war/index.htm

Succinct History:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/p/persg1w1ar.asp

Military Analysis Network:
http://www.danshistory.com/operations.shtml

Comprehensive Information:
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/