The Whirlwind War: The United States Army in Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM,

Abstract

This narrative is designed to provide an overview of the role of the United States Army in the conflict with Iraq that took place from August 1990 through February 1991. Contents include: Background to War; The Army of Desert Storm; Creating the Shield; Expanding the Shield; Reinforcement for an Offensive; The Offensive Takes Shape; Readying for the Storm; One Hundred Hours; Profile of the New Army; The Legacy of War.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA310135

Entities

People

  • Frank N. Schubert
  • Theresa L. Kraus

Organizations

  • United States Army Center of Military History

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Control

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Strategic Security Studies