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1. www.history.com › topics › middle-eastPersian Gulf War: Dates & Operation Desert Storm - HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Updated: November 1, 2022 | Original: November 9, 2009. copy page link. Print Page. Department of Defense. The Persian Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm or the First Gulf War,...

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3. www.defense.gov › 1728715 › desert-storm-a-look-backDesert Storm: A Look Back - U.S. Department of Defense

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   Operation Desert Storm was the first major foreign crisis for the United States after the end of the Cold War. On Aug. 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein led a well-equipped Iraqi army into Kuwait, a...

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4. history.army.mil › resmat › desert-stormOperation DESERT STORM - U.S. Army Center of Military History

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   In 100 hours, U.S. and allied ground forces in Iraq and Kuwait decisively defeated a battle-hardened and dangerous enemy. During air and ground operations, U.S. and allied forces destroyed over...

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5. www.military.com › history › operation-desert-storm6 Things to Know About Operation Desert Storm - Military.com

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   Jan 9, 2018 · Operation Desert Storm began Jan. 17, 1991, after Iraqi forces who had invaded neighboring Kuwait refused to withdraw. The conflict is now commonly known as the Gulf War.

6. www.ushistory.org › us › 60aOperation Desert Storm [ushistory.org]

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   On February 24, the ground war began. Although the bombing lasted for weeks, American ground troops declared Kuwait liberated just 100 hours after the ground attack was initiated. American foot soldiers moved through Kuwait and entered southern Iraq. This posed a dilemma for the United States.

7. www.britannica.com › event › Persian-Gulf-WarPersian Gulf War | Summary, Dates, Combatants, Casualties ...

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   May 27, 2024 · Colin Powell. On the Web: National Army Museum - Gulf War (May 27, 2024) Top Questions. What incident triggered the Persian Gulf War? What was the result of Operation Desert Storm? What was Operation Desert Sabre?

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   What happened during Operation Desert Storm?

   • Please contact the DOD Webmaster with any questions. Operation Desert Storm was the first major foreign crisis for the United States after the end of the Cold War. On Aug. 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein led a well-equipped Iraqi army into Kuwait, a major supplier of oil to the United States.

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   What was the purpose of Operation Desert Storm?

   • Operation desert storm ushered in what is commonly referred to as “The First Space War.” It was the first major military operation to make extensive use of space-enabled capabilities. The Global Positioning System helped U.S. and coalition forces win the ground war after only four days of ground combat.

   Operation DESERT STORM | U.S. Army Center of Military History

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   What were the two phases of Operation Desert Storm?

   • The two phases of Operation Desert Storm were a coalition air operation (January 17–February 24, 1991) and a ground offensive dubbed Operation Desert Sabre (February 24–28). Allied forces had three main objectives during the air campaign: to establish air supremacy, to destroy strategic targets, and to degrade Iraqi ground forces.

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   How long did Desert Storm last?

   • (U.S. Air Force photo) From start to finish, Desert Storm only lasted 43 days, from Jan. 17 to Feb. 28, 1991. In fact, the land campaign is infamously known as the "100-hour ground war" for obvious reasons -- that's about as long as it lasted.

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