The best description of Nirvana as it applies to the Buddhists would be that it is the ultimate goal--one in which the human is free from all earthy desires and has obtained true enlightenment.
This is because it was when the Allies were able to defeat the Axis powers, which gave hope to the Allies to fight stronger. Also, when they defeated Axis powers at that battle, they(ALLIES), now had vantage points on both sides of Germany; east(UK) and west (Russia).
Here's a look at weapons inspections in Iraq from 1991 to 2007. ... elimination of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and some ballistic missiles ... April 3, 1991 - The United Nations passes Security Council Resolution 687. ... September 6, 1991 - Iraq blocks the use of helicopters by UNSCOM teams.