Nitrate vs Nitrite. Both nitrate and nitrite are oxy anions of Nitrogen. Although they both seem to look alike, there are differences between them. These differences can be with respect to their structure, bonding, geometrical shape, oxidation state of Nitrogen, chemical reactivity, uses of them and etc.
Operation Desert Storm: 25 Years Since the First Gulf War. On January 16, 1991, President George H. W. Bush announced the start of what would be called Operation Desert Stormâa military operation to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait, which Iraq had invaded and annexed months earlier.
Explore Operation Desert Storm, the 42-day U.S. led air offensive in response to Saddam Husseinâs invasion of Kuwait. Explore Operation Desert Storm, the 42-day U.S. led air offensive in response to Saddam Husseinâs invasion of Kuwait. 1  Hereâs a look at some of the episodes: 2  Look at how Saddam Husseinâs misunderstanding of the international political climate led to his invasion of Kuwait in Saddamâs Invasion/Desert One.