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.
Overview of the Gulf War. The Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, began on August 2, 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait. The United Nations authorized coalition forces from a number of nations, led by the United States, to respond to this invasion. This invasion also led to immediate economic sanctions against Iraq.