Gulf War Termination Revisited

Abstract

Frustration over Saddam Hussein's longevity can reinforce the theory that the Gulf War ceasefire was premature. By continuing attacks against the Iraqi Republican Guards, we would have precipitated Saddam s fall from power. If this speculation is accepted as a matter of faith, it may impact how future wars are fought.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA395158

Entities

People

  • Stanley T. Kresge

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Insurgency
  • International Organizations
  • Kurds
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Capabilities
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies