Operation: Tempest

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:aftermath regional instability
gptkbp:allies gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:France
gptkb:Kuwait
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:can_lead_to ground invasion
gptkbp:casualties minimal
gptkbp:command_structure joint task force
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_Norman_Schwarzkopf
gptkbp:communication secure channels
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations UN resolutions
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:end_date February 1991
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkbp:goal disrupt enemy operations
gptkbp:historical_context post-Cold War
gptkbp:historical_significance modern warfare
gptkbp:impact Iraqi infrastructure
gptkbp:influenced_by previous conflicts
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
gptkbp:intelligence satellite reconnaissance
gptkbp:involved gptkb:United_States
gptkb:NATO
gptkbp:involved_units fighter squadrons
support units
bomber wings
gptkbp:legacy air campaign strategies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Iraq
gptkbp:logistics air refueling
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_ships submarines
aircraft carriers
destroyers
gptkbp:outcome successful air campaign
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:participants gptkb:coalition_forces
gptkbp:partnership intelligence agencies
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Operation_Desert_Shield
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:A-10_Thunderbolt_II
gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkb:F-117_Nighthawk
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkbp:significance demonstrated air power
gptkbp:start_date January 1991
gptkbp:strategy air superiority
gptkbp:success yes
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:psychological_operations
electronic warfare
deception operations
precision bombing
surgical strikes
gptkbp:targets Iraqi military forces
gptkbp:training_prior joint exercises
gptkbp:type air operation
gptkbp:uses_technology gptkb:stealth_technology
gptkbp:year gptkb:1991
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Commander_Miranda_Keyes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6