Battle Board breaks down the 100 hours that began Saddam's downfall

Francine Wolfisz - DailyMail - 11/04
This is the story of one of the most decisive victories in military history - as the United States and her allies crushed the army of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in just 100 hours on 24 February, 1991.

This is the story of one of the most decisive victories in military history - as the world witnessed the United States and her allies crushing the army of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in just 100 hours.

In the latest episode of Daily Mail's Battle Board YouTube videos, Chris Pleasance examines the moments that led to this historic military feat, known as Operation Desert Storm and how it came to set the standard for modern warfare.

The story begins on August 1, 1990, as the rest of the world appears in denial that Hussein is about to invade h...
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