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Images of the First Gulf War, 2006.
This paper discusses the subject of war imagery using literature and photography from the first Gulf War.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 6 sources, £ 94.95
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By analyzing literature about the Persian Gulf War, Anthony Swofford's 'Jarhead' and comparing it to analysis of photojournalism from the war, the writer discusses the reliability of war images. The writer argues that representations of war, as old as war itself, are not inert packages of raw information. They are imbued with their own ideologies and rhetoric, whether or not their creators recognize this fact. Thus, the writer maintains that they cannot be objective or even considered wholly accurate; they are, instead, only representational and tell us more about their creators' vision of war than of war itself."
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"For Western societies, images of war possess an almost pornographic quality. Examples of the fascination with often-grisly representations of war can be traced back several thousand years. Herodotus' Histories is an early and dramatic presentation of war during the Persian invasion of Greece. Since that time, images of war have proliferated as the technology for recording them has improved. Handwritten texts gave way to the printing press. Cave paintings became elaborate sculptures and canvas paintings. Traditional photography has been supplanted by digital photography and video images. Nonetheless, throughout the expanse of war in the West literary and artistic representations of war have persisted, even if the mediums have changed. One of the most recent wars in the West was the Persian Gulf War in 1991."
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James Turner Johnson and George Weigel's "Just War and Gulf War", 1995.
This paper reviews James Turner Johnson and George Weigel's "Just War and Gulf War" justifying the Gulf War against Iraq on moral and practical grounds.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, £ 33.95
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"James Turner Johnson and George Weigel, in Just War and the Gulf War, present a reasonable argument that the Gulf War, from the point of view of those prosecuting the war against Iraq, was indeed a just war, according to the moral criteria of that tradition. At the same time, the authors are not naive about the victory and its results. They point out that "the only peace that can be achieved in this region is one limited to that defined by international law, not a 'new order' that will be extraordinarily difficult to bring into being" (40). This is important to note because it emphasizes that the just war doctrine should be applied to each war individually. The authors are not saying, in other words, that any threat to peace in the Middle East, for example, should be answered by the kind of international effort posed in the war against Iraq. "
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The Second Persian Gulf War: The Unfinished War, 2000.
This is a look at the causes of the Persian Gulf War and its effects, as well as reasons why it is not finished, in a sense.
2,785 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, £ 58.95
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In this paper I look at the causes of the Persian Gulf War. What Kuwait did to provoked the Iraqi invasion? Why Iraq felt it was necessary to invade Kuwait? What could the United States and other Arab Nations have done to prevent the invasion? Then I briefly write about the events of the fighting in the Persian Gulf War. Finally I evaluate the United States? policy towards Iraq since the War. Has it had an effect? Have we achieved any of our goals? What else can we do?
In my paper I conclude that the Persian Gulf War was necessary under the circumstances. Furthermore, I write about how our policy has failed towards Iraq and how it needs to be more aggressive. This paper is eight pages long and uses footnote rather then a bibliography. The paper is very informative, yet very opinionated.
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The Persian Gulf War, A War Without Formal Declaration, 2002.
Looks at how the United States government engaged in the Persian Gulf War and several other wars after WWII without officially declaring war.
1,208 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper looks at the history of U.S. military engagement since the end of WWII, with particular emphasis on the Persian Gulf War of 1990. It points out that Congress has not formally declared war since December 11, 1941, against Germany and that, during the course of the last several decades in United States history, the citizens of the U.S. have been continually forced into war without a formal declaration of war supported by the U.S. Congress. The paper then discusses the War Powers Act, which has made it possible for Congress to avoid making actual declarations of war while still permitting major military engagements such as the Persian Gulf War.
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"Congress has not formally declared war since December 11, 1941 against Germany in response to a formal Declaration of War by Germany against the U.S. (Paul, 2002). When Congress does formally declare war, a task that requires small effort on the part of representatives, an enemy is clearly defined and the task at hand is readily made clear. A clear cut victory is also expected as was the case of the Declaration of war against Germany and Japan. During the course of the last several decades in United States history, the citizens of the U.S. have been continually forced into war without a formal declaration of war supported by the U.S. Congress. The most recent example prior to 2003 of this was the war started in the Persian Gulf. Such action taken by the president of the U.S. exemplifies the pomposity and overbearing authority the president has placed upon himself over the citizens of this country."
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Gulf War Pollution, 2001.
This paper describes the after effects of pollution caused in the Gulf War.
3,235 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 8 sources, £ 66.95
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This paper proposes a study of some of the most significant long-term and short-term effects of air-pollution that were produced as a direct result of the Gulf War. According to the paper, this pollution was caused by the burning of Kuwaiti oil fields. The paper explains the ways in which warfare is involved in environmental destruction including an analysis of air pollution during the war and the effect of air pollution of those people who were most directly exposed to it, including American soldiers and personnel who have been diagnosed with what is now generally referred to as Gulf War Syndrome.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Scope and Background of Problem
3. Proposed Project
4. Analysis and Results
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
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"This proposal looks at three specific consequences of air pollution during the Gulf War, or rather at three sets of phenomena that are considered by many people to be consequences of air pollution during the war: The cluster of symptoms experienced by American soldiers and personnel called Gulf War Syndrome; any civilians in the war zone that are also suffering from similar syndromes; and the any similar effect on other mammals (i.e. wildlife) that were also exposed to the air pollution during the war."
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Gulf War Syndrome, 2002.
A look at the concept, symptoms and treatment of Gulf War Syndrome.
1,806 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses Gulf War Syndrome (GWS), a representation of several medical and psychological complaints, which affect several men and women who had participated in the Gulf War which took place in 1991. It examines how these ailments include muscular pain, skin rash, sleep disturbances, peripheral numbness, memory loss, fatigue, respiratory illness, headaches, fever, spasms, low blood pressure and dizziness. It also analyzes how depleted uranium could be considered partly as a factor responsible for the Gulf War Syndrome since depleted uranium has produced long-term health problems in people who had contact with its usage. It was in the Gulf War that the depleted uranium weapons were used for the first time.
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"According to the study conducted in this area it has been found that individuals could inhale the small particles of burning Depleted Uranium and this is quite dangerous and poisonous. There could be a breakdown in the immune system as a result of having long-term contacts with the depleted uranium. There could also be other hazards to health in the form of infectious diseases. They could have serious effects and such cases have been steadily increasing. The infections are in the nature of Zoster infections and Herpes infections. There could also be found the symptoms of AIDS as a result of the breakdown in the immune system. There have been difficulties in the functioning of kidney and liver in many as a result of being affected by depleted uranium weapons."
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The Persian Gulf War, 2002.
A discussion of U.S. involvement in the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991).
2,546 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper summarizes and analyzes the United States foreign policy decisions and military events which led to, perpetuated and ended American involvement in the Persian Gulf War, including the military strategy employed by Iraq and the United States during that war. It examines how the Persian Gulf War was precipitated by the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in August 1990 and the determination by the United States that its vital interests were thereby threatened.
Outline
Background to the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990
Pre-Gulf War Military Buildup and Diplomacy
Military Strategy of Iraq and the United States
War Termination
Conclusion
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"American satellite photographs alerted United States intelligence to Iraq's buildup of forces north of the Kuwaiti border which reached over 100,000 troops by late July 1990. The administration of George Bush dismissed these moves as saber-rattling. American Ambassador to Iraq April Glaspie told Hussein on July 25, 1990: "we have no opinion on the Arab-Arab conflicts, like your border disagreements with Kuwait" (Bennis and Moushabeck 395). These mixed signals violated the first rule of an effective policy of deterrence, which Craig and George said was that any threat to an opponent must be "credible and sufficiently potent in the eyes of the aggressor to prevent him from attempting the undesired course of action" (190). "
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Causes of the Persian Gulf War, 2002.
A comparison of the conflicting accounts of the Persian Gulf War by Iraq and Kuwait.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This essay examines the regional causes for the Persian Gulf War between Kuwait and Iraq. It describes the history of Kuwait, and the alliance between Kuwait and Iraq during the Iran/Iraq War. The paper explains the reasons for the Persian Gulf War: The unending border argument, the quarrel over the oil deposited on that border, and the weakening of the relationship between Iraq and Kuwait after the Iran/Iraq War.
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"From August 2, 1990 until February 26, 1991 Iraq and Kuwait fought in the Persian Gulf War. The two countries disagreed on many issues and causes. The causes of the Persian Gulf War between Iraq and Kuwait were the two countries' continuing boundary dispute, their feud over the oil deposited on the ill-defined border, and the continuing deterioration of the relationship between Iraq and Kuwait after the fallout of the previous Gulf War between Iraq and Iran."
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The 1991 Persian Gulf War.
This paper discusses Saddam Hussein's many legal violations which led to the 1991 Persian Gulf War and occurred during this war.
5,870 words (approx. 23.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 99.95
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This paper states that never before in history has a man violated as many legal obligations as Saddam Hussein; therefore, 1991 Persian Gulf War has become one of the most significant international events of all time. The author points out that the most obvious violation made by Saddam Hussein was in waging a war of aggression against Kuwait. The paper relates that Iraq violated many treaties such as the United Nations and the Pact of the League of Arab States, all of the Security Council's Resolutions and many laws of war, neutrality and belligerent occupation including carrying out a sneak attack, missile terror attacks against civilian populations, the mistreatment of prisoners of war and finally environmental terrorism.
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"Another violation of the laws of wars committed by Iraq in the Gulf War was the mistreatment of the prisoners of war. All of the United States armed forces that were taken prisoner by Iraq were mistreated to some degree which is more violations by Iraq under the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War. CNN aired footage on January 20, 1991 of American and other prisoners of war that claimed that there was definite mistreatment of them at the hands of the Iraqi's. This mistreatment goes against Article 13 of the Geneva Convention that states, "Prisoners of war must at all times be humanely treated....Likewise, prisoners of war must at all times be protected, particularly against acts of violence or intimidation and against insults and public curiosity." The fact that these prisoners of war were shown on CNN, the worldwide news program situated at the center of the Gulf Crisis, shows that article 13 was violated since the prisoners were not protected against public curiosity."
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The Persian Gulf War, 2001.
This paper discusses the 1990 Persian Gulf War.
1,590 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper is an overview of the conduct of the Persian Gulf War. The author looks at the alliances that were created, the power struggles that influenced the outcome of the war between governments and within the U.S. Government in particular. Operation Desert Shield's different personalities and the affects they had on U.S. government policy and in turn, on the outcome of the war, are also discussed in detail. The background to the controversy is presented, including Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, the response of the international community and Middle East personalities and politics are also important to one's understanding of the War.
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"The United States drafted a four-phase offensive plan in the autumn of 1990: ?Phase one would be an air attack on Iraqi command, control and communications?.Phase Two would be a massive, continuous air bombardment of Iraqi supply and munitions basics, transport facilities and roads?.Phase Three would be an air attack on the entrenched Iraqi ground forces?.the fourth phase consisted of a Marine amphibious landing on the Kuwaiti coast and an Army frontal attack directly into the Iraqi defensive positions? (Summers, 195). General Powell accepted the first three phases and wanted a better ground campaign. On November 8, 1990, Bush approved a war during the winter of 1991 with Iraq. On January 16, 1991, the U.S.-led coalition began its air campaign against Iraqi forces in Kuwait and Iraq. It would be a short time before Iraq would face the combined air, naval and ground forces of the U.S. and its allies. On February 24, 1991, a force of 620,000 soldiers, Marines, and airmen from nearly forty nations launched the most massive attack across a 400-kilometer front against an Iraqi force. The revised ground assault strategy included a Marine amphibious assault group off the coast of Kuwait."
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The First Persian Gulf War, 2004.
A comprehensive analysis of why and how the United States fought the first Persian Gulf War.
3,347 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 67.95
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This paper provides a summary and critique of Peter Cipkowski's book, "Understanding the Crisis in the Persian Gulf," and an analysis of how well the war was prosecuted, from the perspective of Dr. Philip Crowl, concerning what questions a nation must ask when considering going to war. A summary of the research follows in the conclusion.
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"Much has been written about the military successes enjoyed by the U.S.-led coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm. The levels of strategic planning and professional prosecution of the air war campaign in the Persian Gulf provided the opportunity for many military analysts to make their claims concerning how well the Allies performed. As with any comprehensive historical analysis, this research will examine the events of Operation Desert Storm with a view to establishing how the political strategy was developed. While many Korean and Vietnam veterans would take exception to Peter Cipkowski's assessment that the war in the Persian Gulf captured worldwide attention as the first large-scale Allied military engagement since the Second World War, no one would likely argue with his observations about the importance of these events for the Western nations of the world today."
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The Persian Gulf War, 2005.
This paper offers an analysis of the events leading up to the Persian Gulf War.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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The paper analyzes the events leading up to the Persian Gulf War of 1990 and examines the players involved. The paper offers reasons for Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The paper explains the history of Iraq and the success of coalition forces there.
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"The Persian Gulf War was a turning point in the twentieth century. It was the first major international conflict to be fought as the cold war was ending and it featured an unprecedented level of international cooperation. For the first time since World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union found themselves on the same side in a military conflict. Indeed the world at large united in its condemnation of Saddam Hussein's invasion of neighboring Kuwait."
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The Gulf War, 2005.
An opinionated discussion on the reasons for George Bush's involvement in the Gulf War.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper compares the reasons for George Bush's involvement in the Gulf War with Eisenhower's policies regarding Vietnam. It mentions Eisenhower's need to combat communism and Bush's to combat Moslem hordes. Both acted on reports sent by ambassadors to the respective countries. It continues to offer more examples of similarity. The author offers an opinionated account of the situations.
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"Those considerations, however, may simply be ones of style, not substance. In fact, the United States does have a history of stepping in, unilaterally if need be, when larger nations invade smaller ones, beginning with the Spanish actions in 1898. It is likely that George Herbert Walker Bush was acting not only consistently with his own pronouncements (after all, a swift, sure war is kinder and gentler than protracted one), and with the foreign policy that had been in place since at least 1898."
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The 1991 Gulf War, 2003.
An analysis of why the United States led the coalition in the 1991 Gulf War.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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This paper examines the motivations for the United States to take the lead in the development and leadership of the coalition to oust Iraq from Kuwait in the 1991 Gulf War. The research indicates that the reasons were diverse and multiple.
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" Why the united states took the lead in forming the allied coalition to oust Iraq from Kuwait in the Gulf War. This paper explores the issue of why the United States took the lead in a forming the coalition and leading the coalition in the military campaign .."
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