Highway of Death - Wikipedia
The Highway of Death (Arabic: طريق الموت ṭarīq al-mawt) is a six-lane highway between Kuwait and Iraq, officially known as Highway 80. It runs from Kuwait City to the border town of Safwan in Iraq and then on to the Iraqi city of Basra. The road was used by Iraqi armored divisions for the 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
The Bombing Of The 'Highway Of Death' And Its Haunting …
2023年1月25日 · On Feb. 26, 1991, U.S. aircraft bombed the head and tail of the retreating convoy, trapping up to 3,000 trucks, cars, jeeps, ambulances, tanks, and other vehicles along Highway 80. Then, they started dropping bombs on the traffic jam they’d created.
One of the Gulf War’s Most Controversial Attacks Occurred Along …
2024年10月12日 · One of the most infamous events of the Gulf War was the Coalition assault on Highway 80 - now known as the 'Highway of Death'.
Highway of Death, the result of American forces bombing retreating ...
2023年10月21日 · Allied forces bombed them from the air, killing hundreds of troops in their vehicles in what became known as the “Highway of Death”. The scenes of devastation on the road are some of the most recognizable images of the war and were publicly cited as a factor in President George H. W. Bush’s decision to declare a cessation of hostilities ...
Highway of Death: The Chilling Legacy of the Gulf War's Most …
2023年12月6日 · The Highway of Death may sound like the title of a grim novel, but it’s a real place with a history that’s even more harrowing than fiction. This stretch of road in Kuwait is known as Highway 80 and it became the backdrop for one of …
Operation Desert Storm: F-111F Weapon System Video - Highway of Death
The Highway of Death refers to a road between Kuwait and Basra on which retreating units of the Iraqi army were attacked and completely destroyed by American aircraft and ground forces during the...
The Tragic Highway of Death in Gulf War - This Week in Libraries
2024年1月25日 · The Highway of Death, also known as the “Highway of Death,” is a grim reminder of the devastating impact of warfare. During the Gulf War in 1991, coalition forces bombed a stretch of highway in Iraq, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of vehicles and the loss of countless lives.
Highway of Death, a tragic memory of the Gulf War
The Highway of Death is the name given by Western journalists to one of the last episodes of the Persian Gulf War. On the night of 26-27 February 1991, the US Air Force and its allies conducted massive air raids on two roads between Kuwait and the Iraqi border.
The Gulf War Highway of Death: A Harrowing Account
2024年1月25日 · The Gulf War Highway of Death remains a powerful symbol of the devastation and human suffering caused by war, serving as a reminder of the horrific consequences of armed conflict.
'Highway of Death' - Atlas Obscura
2019年4月30日 · Highway 80 was used by Iraqi troops to invade Kuwait. It became known as the "Highway of Death" when Iraqi troops later used it to retreat. A six-lane highway linking Basra to Kuwait City,...