Gulf War

The Gulf War of the early 1990s was an important chapter in Canada’s military history. More than 4,000 Canadians served in the Persian Gulf region in 1990-1991 as part of a Coalition of countries. Their goal was to remove the invading forces of Iraq from neighboring Kuwait. Canadians also served in peacekeeping and embargo enforcement efforts in the region after the war. This was the first conflict where Canadian women played an active combat role.

Gulf War stages

Gulf War stories

Classroom materials

Lesson plan: 5-11

P.S. Thank you!

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in the Gulf War.

Lesson plan: 12-18

The Canadian Armed Forces and the Gulf War Fact Quest

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts during the 1990-1991 Gulf War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Dear friend in the Gulf War

To encourage youth to write thank you letters to Canadian Veterans who served in the Gulf War.

Gulf War memorials

Gulf War medals