A Qatari tank soldier gives the thumbs up iafter leading coalition forces in the recapture of the city following the Battle of Khafji February 1, 1991 in Khafji City, Saudi Arabia. The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War using American airpower and Qatari tank and Saudi Arabian National Guard battalions on the ground.

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A Qatari tank soldier gives the thumbs up iafter leading coalition forces in the recapture of the city following the Battle of Khafji February 1, 1991 in Khafji City, Saudi Arabia. The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War using American airpower and Qatari tank and Saudi Arabian National Guard battalions on the ground.

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Size: 5355px × 3509px
Location: Khafji City, Saudi Arabia
Photo credit: © Richard Ellis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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