Battle of Kuwait International Airport

When

27 Feb 1991

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

29.23° N, 47.98° E

Description

1991 battle

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Tank battle during the First Gulf War

The Battle of Kuwait International Airport occurred on February 27, 1991, during the 1st Gulf War. It was a tank battle between the United States and Iraq. Despite being a very large battle it is often overlooked compared to the other battles which took place during the war. No less than elements of 18 divisions total participated in this battle.

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