Timeline May, 1990- Feb. 1991
- May 28-30, 1990 - Hussein asserts oil overproduction by Kuwait and United Arab Emirates is "economic warfare" against Iraq.
- Aug. 2, 1990 - Iraq invades Kuwait and seizes Kuwaiti oil fields; UN condemns Iraq's invasion and demands withdrawal
- Aug. 9, 1990 - First U.S. military forces arrive in Saudi Arabia; UN declares Iraqi annexation of Kuwait void.
- Jan.12, 1991 - Congress grants Bush authority to wage war
- Jan. 19, 1991 - First scud missiles strike Israel
- Jan. 25, 1991, - Iraqi begins "environmental war" by pumping millions of gallons of oil into Gulf.
- Jan. 30, 1991 - Iraqi and coalition forces engage in first grand battle in Khafji.
- Feb. 24, 1991 - Allied grand campaign begins
- Feb. 25, 1991 - Iraqi Scud missile hits US barracks, killing 28 US soldiers.
- Feb. 26, 1991 - Hussein announces Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait; results in "Highway of Death"
- Feb. 27, 1991 - US 1st Armored Division fights battle of Medina Ridge; Bush declares Kuwait liberated.