CE 1991 - The United Kingdom joins the United States in the Gulf War.

In August 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait and the United Kingdom joined the United States in the Gulf War in 1991.

The United Kingdom sent 45,000 troops, 100 tanks, and 60 aircraft to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield.

The UK also sent naval vessels to the Persian Gulf to enforce the UN sanctions against Iraq.

The UK air force flew over 500 sorties against Iraqi forces in Iraq and Kuwait, and the Royal Navy fired over 1,000 missiles and bombs during the war.

The United Kingdom, along with the United States and France, launched air strikes against Iraq on 17 January 1991, which marked the beginning of the war.

On 28 February 1991, coalition forces liberated Kuwait and the war ended on 28 February 1991.

The United Kingdom suffered 47 casualties during the war, including 31 British soldiers and 16 civilians.

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