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The Iraqi forces were reinforced through the battle by the arrival of further troops, notably elements of the that had passed to the east of Al Jahra, using Highway 80 to attack into | Sandcastles: The Arabs in Search of the Modern World |
The attack on Dasman Palace, the residence of the , by Iraqi special forces commenced sometime between 04:00 and 06:00; these forces have been variously reported as helicopter airborne troops, or as infiltrators in civilian clothes.
Among the casualties was the Emir's younger brother, , who was killed as he arrived to defend the palace | Last retrieved Oct 19, 2011 |
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Battle [ ] On 2 August 1990, shortly after 00:00 local time, Iraq invaded Kuwait |
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