ORIGINAL PERIOD MILITARIA ITEM

*** ***  JANUARY *** 1991 *** ***

~ OPERATION DESERT STORM ~

A WRITTEN RECORD OF EVENTS

This is a collection of significant militaries headline stories, a very special publication of

chronology, highlighting the Gulf war to liberate Kuwait.  It includes historic front-page

coverage of the battlefield’s most critical days as they effect nations at home and abroad.

CONDITION

Mint ~ Immaculate Inside & Out ~ Complete With All Full-Size Newspaper

Pages Intact ~ Pristine ~ Absolutely NO Soil Spots, Marks, Writing, Tears

& NO Missing Parts ~ Articles Are Almost 17 Years Of Age ~ Half Page

Fold With Top Up ~ Well-Kept Overall Vintage News Worthy Collection

America At War ~The Air War

Out Of History ~ The Macon Telegraph ~ Pages A1 to A8

The newspaper’s pages follow the day-to-day triumph and tragedy of the Gulf

conflict and its impact on Middle Georgia.  It will be a cherished reminder of the

struggle and sacrifice of American and Allied Forces.  It’s the perfect keepsake for

students, families of service members or anyone touched by the Gulf War.

January 17, 1991 Headlines:

It’s War! - ‘The Liberation Of Kuwait Has Begun’

‘I didn’t really think it would come to this’ - Some Macon residents felt despair, fear

U.S. will not fail, Bush vows – U.S. hurls armada at Iraqi forces

Baghdad described as ‘the center of hell’

For now, George Bush can expect solid support

The air war begins, the midstate reacts

Families wait for gulf news, hope for the best – Macon residents react to the attack with worry

Schools trying for normalcy – Most systems don’t have special class plans

Gas prices at local stations rise; war likely to fuel more hikes

January 18, 1991 Headlines:

Iraqis hit Israel – Missile fired at Saudis is shot down

Stocks soar, oil prices fall after war starts

Operation Desert Storm: Bombs over Baghdad

Iraq’s attack complicates U.S. Strategy – Israel’s participation could spread conflict

These midstate families wait for new from Gulf

Despite history of ‘leaks’, U.S. was able to keep time of strike on Iraqis a secret

America at war – the first assault

Warriors hit Baghdad in ‘textbook weather’

How warplanes take the offensive

Early Good News Cheers Americans

Battleship Missiles

Tomahawk sent from ships, strikes with ‘mighty punch’

Probable targets believed to include chemical weapons plant at Samarra

President delays decision to commit American forces to ground offensive

America at war – Effect on families

Families throughout middle Georgia await word from Persian Gulf

Families at Fort Stewart troubled by prank caller

Mental health professionals have advice on handling anxiety

Military sets up toll-free numbers for families

Hundreds rally for protest in San Francisco

Thousands in U.S. protest the war; some are arrested

Recruiting offices in midstate report no surge of people wanting to enlist

Iraq’s Missiles

Scud missiles are easy to conceal, hard to demolish

FAA advises passengers to allow more time

Israel response could immobilize Arab forces allied with U.S. against Iraq

Iraq strike Tel Aviv with its missiles

Might Saddam have held back a secret punch?

Defiant Saddam claims ‘mother of battles’ is between good and evil

Bush managed to keep time of strike secret

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