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Iraq 1990–1991: Invasion of Kuwait and the 100-Hour Ground War

Ten questions on Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, formation of the coalition, the Desert Shield/Desert Storm timeline, and the ~100-hour ground campaign.0 takes

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01On what date did Iraq invade Kuwait?
02What name was given to the initial U.S.-led defensive buildup in Saudi Arabia after the invasion?
03Which United Nations Security Council resolution authorized member states to use 'all necessary means' to eject Iraqi forces from Kuwait?
04When did the coalition air campaign (Operation Desert Storm) begin?
05Who was the commander of coalition forces in the Gulf War (Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Central Command/Coalition forces)?
06How many nations are commonly counted as members of the international coalition against Iraq in the Gulf War?
07On what date did the coalition ground offensive begin (the start of the 100‑hour ground war)?
08What is the commonly used name for the coalition's main ground offensive phase that liberated Kuwait?
09Approximately how long did the coalition ground campaign last before a ceasefire was declared?
10On which date did coalition forces enter and help restore the Kuwaiti government in Kuwait City?