EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 7 MIN
Gulf War (1990-1991) - Part 2: The night Kuwait fell
from The Conflict Archive: The Wars That Shaped Civilizations
It is two in the morning. The darkness over Kuwait’s desert is shattered. The ground trembles as tanks roar forward, and the world changes in a single night.The invasion has begun, and nothing will ever be the same. The silence of the border explodes into chaos as Iraqi columns push into Kuwait. For the guards and soldiers on the frontier, the attack is sudden and overwhelming—blinding muzzle flashes, the roar of engines, bullets slamming into sandbags and walls. Discipline vanishes. Some defenders run. Others make a last stand, but they are quickly swept aside.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/gulf-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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