[Petronski]

If I recall correctly, first word of the Desert Storm air campaign came at 6:41 eastern, during the evening news, and Bush 41 addressed the nation at 7:00 pm.

What a heady night that was!

[aristeides]

But we didn't know in advance about that 7 PM address in '91, did we?

By the way, is the speech tonight from the Oval Office?

[RoseofTexas]

I remember falling on my knees and PRAYING like never before! Yep! What a night that was! I was glued to the tube the following days! I PRAISED GOD ALMIGHTY for the VICTORY than, I'll praise GOD ALMIGHTY for the victory NOW!!

Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's...
You shall not need to fight in this battle; take your positions, stand still, and SEE THE DELIVERANCE of the Lord!!!
Praise the LORD!!!

[mhking]

If I recall correctly, first word of the Desert Storm air campaign came at 6:41 eastern, during the evening news, and Bush 41 addressed the nation at 7:00 pm.

You sure that was at 7P ET, it seemed much longer than that (I thought it was more like 8 ET).

I was living in NW Indiana, and on my way home from work. We stopped into Subway, and as we got back in the car, WLS took the CNN feed (as did damn near everyone else). By time we got home, everyone was on CNN except the kids channels and MTV (who was running John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" over and over and over again.

Definitely one of those "Where Were You When" nights...

[SLB]

I hate to pop some bubbles, but the "war" will not start for a few days. Wars are won by logistics and the logistics train for this conflict is still not in place.

Consider these issues:
1. The Turks have agreed in principle, but not the first US Soldier has deployed there let alone their equipment. Granted, there are some air Force types already in place, but no ground troops massing on the border with Iraq.
2. The helicopters for the 101st have to arrive at port, have the shrouds taken off and then go through pre-flight and a test flight.

These are just two of many issues that will come to light. As I have said in other threads here on FR, there is no moon in Iraq on April 2. That is where my money is.