In 1990-1991, the Gulf War broke out and Iraq invaded Kuwait, triggering a conflict that shocked the world. Behind this war is Iraq's long-standing accumulated debts, Kuwait's refusal to cooperate, and Saddam's ambitious hegemonic behavior.
Iraq was heavily indebted during the Iran-Iraq war, particularly in Kuwait's large foreign debt. In order to pay off the debt as soon as possible, Saddam Hussein proposed to cooperate with Kuwait to raise oil **, but Kuwait refused. Kuwait not only refused to cooperate, but also significantly reduced its oil** so that Iraq's oil could not be sold. This incident sparked Saddam's anger, and he decided to use force to bring Kuwait into Iraq's territory in order to solve his economic woes.
Saddam's ambitions led to the outbreak of the Gulf War. In the name of "saving Kuwait," the United States led a group of younger brothers to intervene militarily in Iraq. The US military quickly weakened Iraq's military forces with powerful electronic information warfare and large-scale missile bombardment. After just 42 days of fighting, Saddam Hussein was forced to withdraw from Kuwait, and the Gulf War ended in Iraq's defeat.
However, in this war, there is a special group of fighters, and they are American female soldiers. These female soldiers not only bear the logistics and supply work in the rear, but many brave female soldiers participate in the frontline operations and collect intelligence in the war zone in camouflage. While many fear that they will be subjected to brutal treatment by the Iraqi army, the reality is quite different.
After the war, the women were released by Iraq and said they had received medical care and basic livelihood instead of any ill-treatment or forced confessions. The respect and friendliness shown by Iraqi soldiers to them has changed the image of Iraq dramatically. In order to publicize the victory of the war, the United States deliberately exaggerated the experience of these female soldiers as a tragic scene to highlight its "humanitarian" actions.
Particularly touching is the fact that female soldiers like Jessica Lynch have endured nine days of captivity and abuse after being captured by the Iraqi army. However, she was successfully rescued during a secret rescue operation by the U.S. military and was able to return safely to the United States. This incident exposed the falsification and distortion of the truth of the war by the United States, and aroused people's thinking and reflection on the story behind the real war.
The Gulf War is a history full of glory and contradictions, and the experience of female soldiers has brought us profound enlightenment. In the smoke of war, we see the brilliance and ** of human nature, and see the interweaving of truth and falsehood. However, no matter what, history will leave traces of truth, and we should examine and understand war with an objective attitude, cherish peace, and pursue a true humanitarian spirit.