Volcano mine system. The M-136 Volcano mine system is a US an automated, scattered mine delivery system designed to lay a mine field of up to 960 mines (160 canisters) at an average density of 0.9 mines per meter front. The system is designed to be mounted on and powered by the following vehicles. Dispenser vehicles.
January 16-17, 1991 - Operation Desert Storm begins. February 24, 1991 - The allied ground assault begins. February 27, 1991 - Baghdad radio announces that Iraq will comply with United Nations resolutions. February 27, 1991 - Kuwait is liberated.
Here's a look at what you need to know about the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War. In response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, the United States and other countries launched a military operation known as Operation Desert Storm.ugust 2, 1990 - The United Nations passes a resolution denouncing Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. August 6, 1990 - The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq. August 7, 1990 - U.S. President George H. W. Bush orders the start of Operation Desert Shield. August 8, 1990 - Iraq formally annexes Kuwait.