August 2 1990: The Day Iraq INVADED Kuwait

On August 2, 1990, the Iraqi military launched a lightning invasion into the sovereign state of Kuwait—sparking a global response that led to one of the most dramatic military operations of the 20th century. This documentary unpacks the timeline from the invasion, through the massive U.S. and Allied buildup known as Desert Shield, to the shocking 100-hour ground war known as Operation Desert Storm or the Persian Gulf War

Follow the key dates, decisions, and global stakes as we examine the conflict that redefined warfare, reshaped Middle East geopolitics, and left behind consequences that still echo today.