Robert Farley
Security, Middle East
In retrospect, giving the United States the time to mobilize a huge army in Saudi Arabia looks like something of a blunder. Would Saddam have had a better chance if he had gambled for higher stakes at the start?
Here's What You Need To Remember: It was distinctly possible that Saddam would have continued his drive into Saudi Arabia in the fall of 1990. It was much less clear whether he would have succeeded or not. The logistical difficulties... Читать дальше...