February 1991, the Gulf War. Republican Guard units defend the flank of the Iraqi army occupying Kuwait. The Battle of 73 Easting was named after a north-south coordinate line (an "Easting", measured ...

The Gulf War would solidify the M1A1 Abrams’ legacy as one of the most iconic and effective armored vehicles in modern military history. By the time of Operation Desert Storm, the U.S. Army and Marine ...

In February 1991, during the Gulf War, U.S. forces clashed with Iraq’s elite Republican Guard in what would become the last great tank battle of the 20th century. Named after a map coordinate, the ...