What were the positive results of the Gulf War?

As always it depends upon your position. As a US Airman the A 10 was recognized as an important tool in the USAF arsenal, essentially saved from the proverbial scrap heap and the left over Mark 117 inventory from Vietnam was greatly reduced. read more

The environmental impacts of the Gulf War Crisis were felt immediately at the onset of the Iraqi invasion. Humans began suffering on day one of the invasion and the atrocities towards humans continued with the duration of the war. Thousands were either killed, wounded, raped, or taken prisoner before the war terminated (Sadiq and McCain 1993). read more

In a way the most positive result of the war that removed Saddam was the same result of the Vietnam War, They both operated to make the majority of Americans more cautious about military involvements. read more