US High Tech Weapons Dominate Early Persian Gulf War
In Saudi Arabia and Iraq the United States showcases Patriot missiles, Tomahawk cruise missiles, F 117A stealth fighters, night vision gear, and AWACS as a live battlefield lab. Generals say the tech edge defines early combat, with Tomahawks hitting Iraqi bunkers and Patriot missiles intercepting a Scud.
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Washington
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Middle East
America
U.S
Norman Schwarzkopf
Gulf
Red Sea
Patriot
Dhahran
Soviet condemnation of Iraqi attack on Israel escalates Gulf war
Moscow condemned Iraq for firing missiles at Israel and urged restraint. Deputy Foreign Minister Belonogov said diplomatic channels with Baghdad remain open as Washington and Moscow urge Saddam Hussein to respond to Gorbachev’s message. The Kremlin’s stance sided with Israel against Iraq.
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Soviet Union
Israel
Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Alexander Belonogov
Iraq
Middle East
Kremlin
United States
Kuwait
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U.S
Jerusalem
Avner Shaki
Nicosia
Cyprus
Traqi Radio
British Broadcasting Corp
Air Force Ministry
Saddam
Weinberger calls for Iraq goal beyond surrender
Former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger told the Wilmington Rotary Club that the United States must do more than seek an unconditional surrender from Saddam Hussein. He warned Iraq aimed to conquer Saudi Arabia and control a large share of oil reserves, and argued the war’s cost is justified to prevent future aggression.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Caspar Weinberger
Thursay
Arms probe links Miami firm to Chilean dealer
U S Customs searched Swissco Development Co and related firms in Miami in a probe into possible illegal arms sales to Iraq. The target is Carlos Cardoen, owner of Industrial Cardoen S A of Chile, once a weapons supplier to Saddam Hussein, who sought an Iraqi bomb fuse factory before UN embargo halted the deal.
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U.S
Iraq
Carlos Cardoen
Industrial
Cardoen S.A
Chile
Saddam Hussein
Associated Press
Cardoen
United
Reconnaissance Pilots Track War Damage From Above
U S reconnaissance aircraft and satellites provide essential damage assessments after bombings. Gen Powell notes initial hits on airfields and Scud sites while pilots confirm target strikes. Phantom crews fly high for clear ground photos, while satellites face cloud cover and orbit delays.
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Washington
Colin Powell
Surviving Chemical Attack and Protective Gear
The AP outlines main defenses against chemical attack including protective garments boots gloves masks and hooded helmets. It notes desert heat requires full skin coverage and filtered breathing and highlights Jane's NBC Protection Equipment yearbook detailing gas masks protective suits and detection gear. Traq's forces stockpile at least two chemical weapons one skin-burn agent and another that disrupts nervous system. Iraq reportedly used similar mustard gas in past conflicts.
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Jane’s
Israel
Traq
First Desert Storm casualty Speicher died in action
Lt Cmdr Michael Scott Speicher known as Scotty was shot down while flying a F A 18 Hornet from USS Saratoga. The 33 year old husband and father was listed as missing in action with his body not recovered. Florida Governor Chiles ordered half mast at the Old Capitol. Speicher’s father and friends recall his humor and military family background.
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Cmdr
Michael Scott Speicher
Scott
Scotty
Spike
Saratoga
Pentagon
Lawton Chiles
Tallahassee
Speicher
Wallace
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