25 Feb 1991
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1991
Page
1
Iraqi armored units advanced south toward Kuwait as U.S. forces surged across southern Iraq. About 2,000 paratroopers completed a 50 mile airlift inside Iraq, in what was described as the largest helicopter airlift. At least 12 U.S. soldiers were killed on day one of the battle to liberate Kuwait.
In Saudi Arabia officials warn mass surrenders of Iraqi POWs could bog down the advance into Kuwait. Some 14,000 Iraqis were captured in the first 24 hours as front-line troops yielded or fled. Prisoners may be moved south under guard, stretching military police resources and National Guard support.
About 80 tanks from Iraq's Republican Guard moved south to block advancing allied forces racing toward Kuwait City. Front line troops wore chemical protective suits as Lt. Col. Steve Turner warned of the dangers. Allied forces captured more than 14,000 Iraqi POWs in the first 24 hours.
The largest airlift in military history moved over 2,000 troops of the 101st Airborne Division by helicopter more than 50 miles into Iraq on Sunday as Marine forces advance 35 miles north along the Kuwaiti coast. Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne reportedly near Kuwait City outskirts. French Foreign Legion and Desert Rats push west of Kuwait.
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