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Persian Gulf War

Melbourne, Florida
· [Melbourne Military Memorial Park]
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The Persian Gulf War, also known as Desert Storm, began when Iraq invaded Kuwait. In early January, 1991, the United States and United Nations forces began an offensive drive that ended when Iraq forces withdrew from Kuwait. A cease fire went into effect on February 28, 1991. There were 382 Americans KIA, 1800 non combat casualties and 467 WIA. Estimated cost of war $61,100,000,000.
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