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why was the gulf war considered a success by the american people, while operation iraqi freedom was not?

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Iraq invaded Kuwait, a country southeast of it, in August 1990 in an effort to strengthen its hold on the Middle East's abundant oil supply. The United States and the UN Security Council demanded that Saddam Hussein withdraw Iraqi troops from Kuwait in retaliation, but Hussein refused.

The coalition forces, who were commanded by the Americans, decisively won the offensive, liberating Kuwait before launching their advance into Iraqi territory over the Kuwait-Iraq border.

After the ground conflict began, the coalition advanced into Iraq for 100 hours before calling for a cease-fire. hope that helps

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