Desert Shield

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Gulf_War
long-term military engagement
U. S. military bases in the region
gptkbp:air_support gptkb:Operation_Provide_Comfort
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_H._Norman_Schwarzkopf
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations coalition building
gptkbp:election_result increased military presence in the Middle East
strengthened U. S.-Saudi relations
gptkbp:ended January 16, 1991
gptkbp:goal defend Saudi Arabia
gptkbp:historical_significance set precedent for future interventions
demonstrated coalition warfare
influenced U. S. foreign policy
first major U. S. military operation post-Vietnam War
highlighted importance of international coalitions
gptkbp:home_ground Coalition ground forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Desert Shield
gptkbp:impact refugee assistance
gptkbp:initiated_by August 7, 1990
gptkbp:intelligence gptkb:National_Security_Agency
gptkb:CIA
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:France
gptkb:Kuwait
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:Syria
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:Iraqi_invasion_of_Kuwait
gptkbp:location gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkbp:logistics gptkb:King_Khalid_Military_City
gptkb:Dhahran_Air_Base
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:military_forces_deployed over 500,000 troops
gptkbp:military_strategy air superiority
logistical support
containment
rapid deployment
deterrence
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:operations defensive
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Desert_Storm
gptkbp:support high in the U. S.
gptkbp:threats gptkb:Iraq
gptkbp:unresolution gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_678
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:UAE
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4