Wars in the Middle East

Iraqi troops stormed Iran in 1980, expecting an easy victory. The Iranians rallied however, using, their much-larger population, and were able to push the invaders out.

In 1982, The Lebanon based Palestinian Liberation Organization began infiltrating Israeli borders with attacks that brought swift and powerful reprisals.

Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait resulted in more than one million troops facing off against each other in the desert of the Persian Gulf.

Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait resulted in more than one million troops facing off against each other in the desert of the Persian Gulf.

Arab nations united in antagonism with the goal of wiping Israel off of the map during the 6 Day War.

The very nature of terrorism has changed; suicide bombings, hijacking, violent attacks, and the taking of hostages has become the standard.

The very nature of terrorism has changed. Suicide Bombings, Hijacking, violent attacks, and the taking of hostages has become the standard.