Zippo Lighter 25th OP Desert Storm - Brushed Brass

On January 16, 1991, President George H. W. Bush announced the start of what would be called Operation Desert Storm. Popularly known as the first Gulf War, the initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began with an aerial and naval bombardment on January 17,1991, continuing for five weeks. This was followed by a ground assault on February 14. Operation Desert Storm was a decisive victory for the U.S. / Allied Coalition forces.