Australian Contribution To The 1991 Gulf War
Australia was a member of the international coalition which contributed military forces to the 1991 Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm. While the Australian forces did not see combat, they did play a significant role in enforcing the sanctions put in place against Iraq following the invasion of Kuwait, as well as other small support contributions to Operation Desert Storm.
Read more about Australian Contribution To The 1991 Gulf War: Overview, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Army, Operation Provide Comfort/Operation Habitat (16 May 1991 – 30 June 1991)
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