The Washington Post, January 17th, 1991
U.S FORCES Current troop strength is about 425,000. More than 1,800 U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine aircraft are operating in the theater. AIR FORCE............. 45,000 ARMY..................245,000 MARINES............... 75,000 NAVY.................. 60,000 The U.S. fleet in the region totals over 100 ships, including six aircraft carriers, two battleships, dozens of cruisers, destroyers and frigates, and a large amphibious force. IRAQI FORCES Current troop strength in Kuwaiti theater is more than 545,000. Total Iraqi forces number 555,000 regular troops and 480,000 reserves all of whom are b...
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