Desert Storm

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath economic sanctions on Iraq
establishment of no-fly zones
rise of insurgency in Iraq
long-term U. S. military presence in the region
gptkbp:casualties approximately 1,000 civilian deaths in Iraq
approximately 100,000 Iraqi military deaths
approximately 294 U. S. military deaths
gptkbp:coalition 34 countries
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_H._Norman_Schwarzkopf
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired video games
influenced literature
depicted in films and documentaries
memorials and commemorations
increased awareness of veterans' issues
led to discussions on media ethics in war reporting
influenced political discourse on military action
public perception of military intervention changed
veterans' organizations formed
gptkbp:ended February 28, 1991
gptkbp:goal liberation of Kuwait
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military operations
changed U. S. military strategy
led to increased defense spending
shaped U. S.-Middle East relations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Desert Storm
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Coalition_Forces
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive live coverage
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_73_Easting
gptkb:Highway_of_Death
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Sabre
Scud missile attacks on Israel
gptkbp:operational_period approximately 6 weeks
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Operation_Desert_Shield
gptkbp:result Kuwait liberated
gptkbp:significance first major conflict after the Cold War
gptkbp:started_in January 17, 1991
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Operation_Southern_Watch
gptkbp:type gptkb:campaign
ground campaign
gptkbp:unresolution gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_687
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_678
gptkbp:uses_technology gptkb:stealth_technology
smart bombs
precision bombing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4