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THE BOX CONTAINS: M1A1 Abrams - AH-1W Supercobra - T-62 - Mi-25 Hind-D
On August 1990, the Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait without notice. The reaction was immediate with the United Nations that declared a Resolution placed economic sanctions on Saddam Hussein’s Government. More than 30 States, led by United States, deployed forces to create a Coalition with the purpose to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait. The war began with an aerial and a naval bombardment on 17 January 1991 and after 5 weeks it was followed by a ground assault on 24th February. After few days, the Coalition forces, led by General Norman Schwarzkopf, thanks to a clear technological superiority and an excellent level of co-ordination between the various armed forces involved, were able to defeat the Iraqi forces A cease-fire was declared 100 hours after the ground campaign started. On 27th January the Coaltion forces declared that Kuwait has been liberated.
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Additional Information
Article No | ITA6117 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | 6117 |
Аvailability | Out of stock |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:72 |
Manufacturer | ITALERI |
Brand | No |
Series | ITALERI - Battle Sets |
EAN | 8001283061179 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1990-1991 Gulf War |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |