It was a beautiful sunny day, one of the usual working days, and men were rushing to work. Except that, it was something in the air that was carrying the better taste of wariness. The surroundings of our house were mute, and I could see the bird in the trees, but not hear them. Instead, every inch was filled with weird sound of metal grinding. I was too young to realize that on August 2nd, 1990 will be an important day in my life. I learned that day the lesson of my life, how fragile is the peace and that my privileged life in Kuwait was over. My father, a high-rank employee in the Kuwait Oil Company at that time, was rushing to work among with those other men. However, he noticed too many check points on his way to work. An angry-looking …show more content…
Then my father decided to move us closer to my aunt, who lived in the capital Kuwait City. Banks were closed and all we had mother’s gold to sell to pay for gas to accomplish our short but extremely terrifying journey from Al-Ahmadi to Kuwait City. It was a teeth-chattering trip for kids ages two through sixteen. Our father would drive fast through checkpoints; it was a very well known the rule of the War. Upon our arrival in Kuwait City we have occupied an abandoned house, not far from my aunt’s house.
Life became bearable in Kuwait City, food was slightly cheaper, still no gas to cook, but we had our electricity for a couple of hours a day, and nights were not as violent. Me and my siblings were returned to the normal life, except there was no more school and that was exciting. We had a lot of time to play, fish and have fun. Me and my brother would spend a lot of time outside trying to chase for food and use it as an excuse, that we want to help our mom, instead we had adventurous time outside.
The peace between Kuwait and Iraq was restored with support of thirty-nine countries, and in 1991 United Nation made a border between Kuwait and Iraq
The main theory behind such writing is awakening the people back at home, and showing them the seriousness of the situation. Instead of sugar-coating details, or giving just positive accounts of war, it is essential to tell the peopl...
Julianna Claire, an award winning poet once said, “War makes men act like fools, and makes fools pretend to be brave.” War is a very difficult and dangerous game. There must be a just cause to fight for, supporters on either side of the war, and clear plan on what the war ought to look like. Though, as much as countries plan their strategies and perfect their tactics, war never seems to go how people think it should. War creates heartache, makes countries question their governments, and changes the lives of the soldiers who fight in them. One such story that address the damages of war, is Ambush, by Tim O’Brien (1946). In this short story, Tim O’Brien tells a story of a young man fighting in Vietnam who kills a member of the Vietnam army. Robin Silbergleid, a neurosurgeon in Seattle, Washington, who minored in
“Mama, do you remember why we came to America.” I said with wonder and curiosity in my eyes. “Yes dear, I remember the story, because, Grandma Tsunade has told me it enough times. I was about your little brothers age around 2, the day was an unforgettable event to, Grandma Tsunade. It was a bright summer day, the wind was blowing just right, and the older kids were working in the fields, the day was going perfectly, until(Mama paused for a second)... All of sudden “Boom! Boom! Boom!” bombs and mines were set off, shots were fired, and many people lost their lives that day. Grandma had to round up all the young ones and sadly had to leave the older kids in the field. As we were running we were stopped by a woman telling Grandma Tsunade to take
Kuwait was a small country that had once been part of the Ottoman Empire like Iraq. Then Kuwait had become a British Protectorate from which it had been granted its independence. Its borders had been set in a subjective manner causing it to be difficult to de...
I woke up this morning under the impression I would go to work and have a normal boring day at work. I grabbed my history journal and novelty star wars pen and forced myself to walk out of the door and leave my house, then as soon as I left my apartment the hall began to spin. I was then transported to a strange, barren, desert like field. I could tell I wasn’t in 2016 anymore. The terrain was noticeable it was in Iraq, where there was an ongoing battle between what looked like the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Brotherhood (Shahbaz). I soon realized this was my chance to witness history first hand and began this diary.
In Brian Turner’s poem “Jundee Ameriki” (American soldier), he gives gruesome details of a situation that triggered posttraumatic stress disorder in a soldier of war. The poem, written in 2009, addresses a suicide bombing which occurred during the War on Iraq in November of 2005. At first the poem shares the events of his doctor’s visit. While getting the shrapnel fragments removed, the soldier is quickly reminded of the horrific events that led to the injury. The poem then begins to describe the emotional effects of posttraumatic stress disorder. The narrator uses symbolism and the structure of the poem to demonstrate how the emotional pain of posttraumatic stress disorder is much greater than the physical pain it causes (even if the emotional
The borders were unclear and leaders of different countries believed they had different borders than what other leaders and countries believed. According to National and Regional Dimensions Englipedia on the Gale group website, “The conflicts in this region are essentially based on deep nationalist, ethnic, and religious antagonisms. They leave little room for compromise and negotiation.” For example, this happened in Iraq and Iran. Iraq believed they had parts of Iran and Kuwait ("Part 1: National" [Page 1]). But, the Syrian regime believed they owned rights to Lebanon and Israel. Even Hashemite rulers in Jordan believed that they had rights to these countries. This misunderstanding lead to the 8 year Iran-Iraq War, and the attack on Kuwait. This war took place from 1980 to 1988 ("Iran–Iraq War" [Page 1]). In the initial phases of war, Iraq was more successful. But, in 1982 Iran managed to recover the Iraqi occupied territory. Iraq kept using chemical weapons against Iran. The war continued until it was clear to Iran that could not reach any breakthroughs. A ceasefire took place on August 20, 1988. During the war no major borders were
On August 2, 1990, Iraqi troops invaded the country of Kuwait. The invasion was induced by oil and a large war debt that Iraq owed Kuwait. The six-week, Persian Gulf War pushed Iraqi troops out of Kuwait in 1991. As the Iraqi troops retreated, they were ordered to light oil wells on fire. Over 700 oil wells were lit, burning over one billion barrels of oil and releasing dangerous pollutants into the air. Oil pipelines were also opened, releasing 10 million barrels of oil into the Gulf and tainting many water sources. The fires and the oil spill created a huge environmental disaster. In response, the United States defended Kuwait in the Persian Gulf
War is cruel. The Vietnam War, which lasted for 21 years from 1954 to 1975, was a horrific and tragic event in human history. The Second World War was as frightening and tragic even though it lasted for only 6 years from 1939 to 1945 comparing with the longer-lasting war in Vietnam. During both wars, thousands of millions of soldiers and civilians had been killed. Especially during the Second World War, numerous innocent people were sent into concentration camps, or some places as internment camps for no specific reasons told. Some of these people came out sound after the war, but others were never heard of again. After both wars, people that were alive experienced not only the physical damages, but also the psychic trauma by seeing the deaths and injuries of family members, friends or even just strangers. In the short story “A Marker on the Side of the Boat” by Bao Ninh about the Vietnam War, and the documentary film Barbed Wire and Mandolins directed by Nicola Zavaglia with a background of the Second World War, they both explore and convey the trauma of war. However, the short story “A Marker on the Side of the Boat” is more effective in conveying the trauma of war than the film Barbed Wire and Mandolins because of its well-developed plot with well-illustrated details, and its ability to raise emotional responses from its readers.
A key figure in the history of Iraq is a man named Saddam Hussein. Saddam Hussein was the president of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. Hussein’s rule over Iraq was filled with war and invasions. Two Iraq conflicts which are important to understanding the later Iraq invasion are the Iran-Iraq war and the invasion of Kuwait. Due to the fact that this research paper is primarily focused on the events of the Iraq invasion, this paper will only discuss the primary factors of the Iran-Iraq war and the invasion of Kuwait, which have a relevance to the events later to come in Iraq. The Iran-Iraq war took place in from 1980 to 1988. The primary factor important to this essay is Iraq’s use of chemical weapons against Iran’s forces. The primary factor which is
Liberty is the mother of goodness and virtue, and “independence is happiness.” All independent countries and territories have the right to fight for their recourses, especially oil. The Gulf war between Iraq and Kuwait has involved the demanding of annexation of Kuwait’s land to Iraq, declaring it as Iraqi territory. This claim was an excuse to get hold of Kuwait’s sufficient and plentiful amount of oil and recourses. On August 2, 1990 at 2:00am, Iraq secretly commenced an invasion of Kuwait. The state of Kuwait was forcefully annexed, and in a few days Saddam Hussein has proclaimed that it was the nineteenth province of Iraq. Immoral and uncivilized battles have emerged between the two political parties, as well as the loss of innocent and blameless souls. The invaders caused so much destruction to the state's groundwork and infrastructure, and the burgling of homes was widespread. Iraqi soldiers attempted to change all Kuwaiti car license plates to Iraqi ones. Above all, the Iraqi’s treatment to the Kuwaitis was ruthless and merciless. Iraqi troops held thousands of citizens who were questioned in an uncivilized manner. There were also numerous incidents of murders and rape. Kuwait fought blood and tears for their land, oil, and their freedom. ...
The Sirens of Baghdad tells the story of a young man, a university student like us, who has been subjected
Years ago I had the most terrifying, shocking day of my life. I had between seven or eight years when this happened. The day before the accident, all my family was at my grandfather’s house. We all were eating the food my mother and my aunts brought, telling jokes at the dinner table. Meanwhile, I was playing with my cousins in the backyard. Everyone was enjoying the family meeting. As the time passed by and everyone was about to go home, my mother suggested the idea that we all should go at my grandparent’s ranch next day, since everyone was in town we all could have the chance to go. Everyone liked the idea. It was the perfect time to go because it was a weekend. As they all agreed to go, they begun to decide who bring what to the gathering. Who would have thought that thanks to that suggestion, I would lead me to the hospital the day of the reunion.
As a young child, my mother had always bought me the best shoes and shirts. Every year
People would keep asking if I was alright and if I was ready for the