Essay about The Success of Operation Desert Storm and Shield

Operations Desert Shield/Storm took place during the Gulf War, which was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of more than 30 nations mandated by the United Nations, led by the United States commanded by General Norman Schwarzkopf, who conducted one of the greatest military campaigns of all times that resulted with the coalition victory. The name Operation Desert Shield was for the operation leading to the built up of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia and Operation Desert Storm for the

many conflicts with the Middle East. For instance, the Gulf War where, we, the United States, liberated the Saudi Arabian country Kuwait from the dictator Saddam Hussein; however, he is in command of one of the most powerful armies in the globe (Operation). Even though this conflict only lasted for months, America had overcome a milestone. So many military personnel have participated in this conflict and all have different stories as well as perspectives. Whether the veteran was on the front line

The incorporation of Patriot was a result of the confrontation with the Soviet Union. The Patriot system was instantaneously recognized in Desert Storm. Operation Desert Storm began on January 16, 1991. The conflict, better known as the Gulf War, was in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. Desert Storm was a crucial battle where Air Defense had the opportunity to showcase its abilities. The Persian Gulf War began with Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq moving his forces into the neighboring

coalition countries. From the time that the Coalition used force against Iraq it only took the coalition a little more than a month to defeat the Iraqi forces. When Operation Desert Storm started Commander H. Norman Schwarzkopf told his troops “My confidence in you is total; our cause is just. Now you must be the thunder and lightning of Desert Storm” (Foster 24). Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq in 1979 (Foster 9). The Iran Iraq War lasted from 1980 through 1988. Iran has is seen as the dominant

Iowa-class battleships, cruisers of the Virginia, Long Beach, and Ticonderoga classes, and destroyers of the Arleigh Burke and Spruance classes. “Desert Storm was the first combat test of the cruise missile system. It also marked the first coordinated Tomahawk and manned aircraft strike in history. Within the first few minutes of Operation Desert Storm, Tomahawk missiles launched from battleships Missouri and Wisconsin struck with accuracy at Iraq’s presidential palace,” (Hersh, Press, 1994, p.137)

synergistic, with the sum greater than its parts (the capability of individual components). The joint force is a values based organization. The character, professionalism, and values of our military leaders have proven to be vital for operational success.” [JP-1 pg ix] Sun Tzu and Carl von Clausewitz’s theories offer valued perspectives that are essential to understanding warfare. The concepts of Jointness/Unified Action and Knowing your Enemy/Culture awareness are worthy of exploration because

the safety of ground troops and foreign civilians during the Persian Gulf crisis. Though not always in the forefront of battle, ADA had its own vital roles that it played from the time of its birth, and it was no different during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield when necessity helped to bring about the evolution of the PAC-II Patriot missile. With its history woven in every American war since the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, the ADA branch was not

A lifetime of service to his country, Colin Powell had become a national hero right before our eyes. He was selected as the only African American Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to lead the strongest military in the Desert Shield and Desert Storm War. His leadership was showcased as the Secretary of State advising President Bush. Colin Powell was viewed the “The most trusted man in America” (DeYoung, 2006) to American people. He was considered a visionary and ethical leader because of wise

International Baccalaureate Extended Essay Operation Instant Thunder and the Persian Gulf War 1990-1991 Alexander Brooking Candidate Number: 001829-0003 Research Question: To what extent did the success of the coalition forces during the first gulf war rely on the events of operation 'Instant Thunder'? Word Count: 3586   Abstract This essay deals with the bombing campaign, more commonly known as operation “Instant Thunder”, conducted by coalition forces during the first Gulf War from 1990

Washington, and command assignments with infantry divisions throughout the U.S. and Germany. In 1988 Schwarzkopf was promoted to General and was assigned as Commander in Chief of CENTCOM, located at McDill Air Force Base. CENTCOM is responsible for operations in the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. In his capacity as commander, Schwarzkopf prepared a detailed plan for the defense of the oil fields of the Persian Gulf against a hypothetical invasion by Iraq. Within months, Iraq invaded