The Gulf War took place between August 2, 1990, and February 28, 1991.

The main belligerents in the Gulf War were Iraq, Kuwait, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.

The Gulf War was triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990.

The Gulf War ended with the United States' victory and the liberation of Kuwait.

The exact number of people who died in the Gulf War is unknown, but estimates range from 100,000 to 200,000.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 678 authorized the use of force against Iraq if it did not withdraw from Kuwait by January 15, 1991.

Operation Desert Storm was the name of the United States-led coalition that fought against Iraq in the Gulf War.

Saddam Hussein was the president of Iraq during the Gulf War.

Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was the emir of Kuwait during the Gulf War.

George H.W. Bush was the president of the United States during the Gulf War.

James Baker was the secretary of state of the United States during the Gulf War.

Dick Cheney was the secretary of defense of the United States during the Gulf War.

Colin Powell was the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States during the Gulf War.

H. Norman Schwarzkopf was the commander of the United States Central Command during the Gulf War.

The USS Midway was the aircraft carrier that launched the first air strikes against Iraq in the Gulf War.