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Operation Desert Shield covered the initial period of coalition deployment and preparation (2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991).
In the Gulf War, coalition operations were organized under specific operational names that marked distinct campaign phases. The conflict began with Operation Desert Shield (2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991), a phase focused on deploying and positioning coalition forces in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and preparing for possible escalation. The main combat phase followed under Operation Desert Storm (17 January – 28 February 1991). This phase included the coalition’s coordinated military campaign to defeat Iraqi forces and liberate Kuwait, culminating in the end of active hostilities and coalition victory. The campaign phases were therefore defined both by their operational names and by the shift from buildup and deterrence to large-scale offensive operations.
Operation Desert Shield covered the initial period of coalition deployment and preparation (2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991).
Operation Desert Storm marked the major offensive campaign (17 January – 28 February 1991) that led to liberation of Kuwait and coalition victory.
Officially designated names used to label and structure major military activities and phases of a campaign.
The Gulf War phase (2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991) focused on coalition buildup and defensive preparation after Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
The Gulf War phase (17 January – 28 February 1991) focused on the coalition’s offensive operations to defeat Iraq and liberate Kuwait.
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