From Desert Shield To Desert Storm: The Story of the Gulf War Explained

August 2, 1990 — Iraq invades Kuwait. The world changes overnight.
This documentary explores the roots, reality, and repercussions of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century: the Gulf War.

From Saddam Hussein’s claim that Kuwait was stealing oil, to the massive U.S.-led coalition that formed in response, this film tells the full story of Desert Shield and Desert Storm—including the invasion, the 100-hour ground war, and the aftermath that reshaped global power.

You’ll hear about:
🔹 The oil tensions that sparked war
🔹 The lightning-fast U.S. response
🔹 George H. W. Bush’s critical speech
🔹 UN Resolution 660
🔹 Civilian struggles, human rights concerns, and looting
🔹 The question that still echoes: Why didn’t they go to Baghdad?

🎥 Including archival footage, immersive narration, symbolic visuals, and strategic maps, this 8-minute film gives you a vivid look at the war that was over in days—but echoed for decades.