Veteran Barry Scheuermann describes his duties in the US military during Operation Desert Storm as a member of the 628th Transportation company. Scheuermann explains how they fueled tanks on the battlefield and comments on the biggest mistake of the Gulf War. The Gulf War lasted from August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991, but became the code named Operation Desert Storm on January 17, 1991. It was waged by a U.N.-authorized Coalition against Iraq in response to Saddam Hussein's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. It's also known as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, but the term "Iraq War" now refers to the 2003 Iraq War.

Mr. Parker, who served in the U.S. Army during the Persian Gulf War and the Iraq War, recalls what it was like being out in the midst of battle. His first person account reveals everything from the weirdest things he saw out at war to the saddest and most memorable experiences. He also describes the many countries he was able to visit such as Germany and Korea. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), code named Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

David Frost, English journalist, gives a lengthy and detailed account on the Middle East, Gulf War and H. Norman Schwarzkopf, a United States Army general. His first person account explains aspects of the war such as the media coverage that was allowed and Saddam's treatment as a war criminal. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), code named Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

Eric A. Eaton, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Gulf War, gives a heartfelt interview about his struggle and triumphs in infantry. His first person account walks through all the steps he took to be a soldier and eventually fight in battle for his country. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

President Bush announces to the nation that America is officially leading the war against Iraq. His first person account explains in detail Saddam Hussein's weaponry and their plans to protect the lives of all coalition forces. President Bush declares that "they will not fail". The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

President Bush announces the start of the ground war in Kuwait, and why it was necessary. His first person account explains the demands of the U.N on Saddam in Kuwait and Saddam has done in response to these demands. Bush declares that they will " use all forces available to eject the Iraqi army from Kuwait". At the 6 minute mark reporters analyze the situation and at 7:32 Bush shares his response to a public message from Saddam Hussein after the start of Operation Desert Storm. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), code named Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

Interview with soldiers returning from the war reveals the harsh battles they had to overcome in order to survive. One soldier claims that "war has taught him lessons on a frontier that he will never forget." This video shows friends and family welcoming them home and admiring their efforts in battle. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), code named Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

Ian Harvey, an RAF Hercules air engineer, tells how the Hercules fleet supported British forces in the Gulf in 1990 and 1991. His first person account reveals how he responded to the call that called him into action and what it was like flying supplies back and forth to their bases. Harvey explains that "they were just flying continuously". The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), code named Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

Eight veterans discuss how the war and their departure effected their friends and family that they had to leave behind. Their first person accounts show how hard it was to keep in contact with their loved ones and how that sometimes caused them depression. They lived for the support of their families. The Gulf War lasted from August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991, but became the code named Operation Desert Storm on January 17, 1991. It was waged by a U.N.-authorized Coalition against Iraq in response to Saddam Hussein's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.

Edith Lederer, the AP's first female resident correspondent in Vietnam, discusses the restraints of the media coverage on the US military during the Gulf War. In her first person account, Edith is shocked to find how tightly closed the US military was in terms of press coverage and how she was only able to interview a soldier that was being told what to answer and what not to say. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term "Iraq War" became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War.