Statements (828)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operations
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
establishment of no-fly zones influence on future military operations long-term military presence in the region long-term U. S. military presence in the region impact on U. S.-Middle East relations preparation for Operation Desert Storm continued military presence in the Gulf |
| gptkbp:air_support |
gptkb:Operation_Provide_Comfort
gptkb:Operation_Southern_Watch air superiority missions airstrikes conducted |
| gptkbp:air_traffic_control |
gptkb:Operation_Provide_Comfort
air superiority missions bombing campaigns air superiority achieved |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:F-15_Eagle gptkb:United_States_Air_Force gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress gptkb:Patriot_missile_system gptkb:Patriot_missiles |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Bahrain gptkb:Canada gptkb:Egypt gptkb:France gptkb:Gulf_Cooperation_Council gptkb:Italy gptkb:Kuwait gptkb:Qatar gptkb:Saudi_Arabia gptkb:Syria gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:NATO_countries Middle Eastern countries Arab nations NATO involvement |
| gptkbp:battle |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Shield_Air_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
minimal
minimal U. S. casualties |
| gptkbp:challenges |
gptkb:supply_chain_management
supply lines logistical challenges in desert environment |
| gptkbp:coalition |
gptkb:U._S._led_coalition
gptkb:Australia gptkb:Bahrain gptkb:Canada gptkb:Egypt gptkb:France gptkb:Italy gptkb:Kuwait gptkb:Qatar gptkb:Saudi_Arabia gptkb:Syria gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:Arab_League gptkb:NATO gptkb:Oman multinational coalition 34 countries |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
strengthened ties with Gulf nations
|
| gptkbp:combat_history |
Cold War context
part of Gulf War history significant U. S. engagement significant event in Gulf War history |
| gptkbp:command_structure |
gptkb:Central_Command
gptkb:U._S._Central_Command Unified Command |
| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:General_H._Norman_Schwarzkopf
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_H._Norman_Schwarzkopf
gptkb:General_Colin_Powell |
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm regional tensions reconstruction efforts in Kuwait rebuilding efforts in Kuwait |
| gptkbp:consequences |
increased U. S. presence in the Middle East
increased U. S. involvement in Middle East |
| gptkbp:context |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraqi_invasion_of_Kuwait |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
media portrayal of military
increased awareness of Middle Eastern issues media portrayal of military operations |
| gptkbp:deployed_troops |
over 500,000
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
gptkb:Arab_League UN Security Council resolutions coalition building sanctions against Iraq U. N. resolutions U. S.-Saudi relations Coalition diplomacy strengthened with Gulf states |
| gptkbp:duration |
5 months
approximately 5 months |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
oil prices
oil prices increased increased defense spending oil prices fluctuations impact on oil prices |
| gptkbp:election_result |
strengthened U. S. military alliances
strengthened U. S. presence in the region |
| gptkbp:end_date |
January 16, 1991
|
| gptkbp:ended |
January 16, 1991
|
| gptkbp:established_presence |
U. S. military bases in Saudi Arabia
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
from international community
|
| gptkbp:financial_stability |
aimed to maintain
increased tensions in the Gulf region |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
|
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
U. S. foreign policy shifts
influence on future U. S. military engagements |
| gptkbp:goal |
defend Saudi Arabia
Defend Saudi Arabia defend Saudi Arabia from Iraqi invasion |
| gptkbp:ground_offensive |
limited engagement
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
increased
high alert status enhanced capabilities high alert high levels of preparedness |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
examined in military studies
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Iraq-Kuwait_conflict
Cold War dynamics |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:Gulf_Cooperation_Council
economic sanctions on Iraq regional security cooperation set precedent for future interventions demonstrated coalition warfare influenced U. S. foreign policy in the Middle East first major U. S. military operation after Vietnam War first major U. S. military operation post-Vietnam War increased U. S. military presence prelude to Operation Desert Storm first major U. S. military action post-Vietnam War first major U. S. military operation post-Cold War first major US military operation post-Vietnam War highlighted importance of rapid deployment forces humanitarian aid to Kuwait strengthened Gulf Cooperation Council first major U. S. military deployment since Vietnam War |
| gptkbp:home_ground |
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:U._S._Marine_Expeditionary_Forces U. S. Army divisions over 500,000 U. S. troops deployment of ground troops deployment of armored divisions deployment of infantry units |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Operation Desert Shield
|
| gptkbp:impact |
refugee assistance
increased defense spending provided to refugees sanctions imposed modernization of U. S. forces displacement of Iraqi civilians displacement of civilians in Kuwait humanitarian assistance to refugees modernization of U. S. military tactics |
| gptkbp:impact_on_egypt |
Egypt's role in coalition
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_gulf_region |
changed geopolitical dynamics
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_kuwait |
liberation of Kuwait
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_middle_east_politics |
increased U. S. presence in the region
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_saudi_arabia |
increased military presence
strengthened U. S.-Saudi relations increased U. S. military presence |
| gptkbp:impact_on_syria |
Syria's involvement in coalition
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_un |
strengthened UN role in conflict resolution
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_yemen |
limited direct involvement
|
| gptkbp:initiated_by |
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:President_George_H._W._Bush |
| gptkbp:intelligence |
gptkb:NATO
gptkb:Signal gptkb:U._S._intelligence_agencies gptkb:U._S._intelligence_community satellite reconnaissance reconnaissance missions surveillance operations surveillance missions satellite surveillance enhanced surveillance with coalition partners intelligence gathering on Iraqi forces surveillance of Iraqi forces |
| gptkbp:international_relations |
debate on sovereignty
strengthened U. S.-Saudi relations increased cooperation among allies strained relations with Iraq |
| gptkbp:international_response |
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly
over 30 countries NATO allies broad coalition NATO involvement broad international support broad international coalition formed |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Crisis_management
gptkb:military_logistics gptkb:Coalition_Forces gptkb:naval_warfare gptkb:Community_engagement_initiatives gptkb:Saudi_Arabia gptkb:United_States gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces gptkb:supply_chain_management International cooperation Military intelligence Diplomatic efforts Humanitarian assistance Public health initiatives Humanitarian missions Joint operations Logistical support Training exercises Airlift operations Intelligence operations Military assessments Cultural exchange programs Media coverage Military exercises Operational planning Public relations campaigns Disaster relief operations Strategic partnerships Military alliances Counter-terrorism efforts Security operations UN resolutions Logistical coordination Strategic airlift Veteran support initiatives Crisis response training Military readiness assessments Joint task forces Civic action programs Force readiness Military strategy development Defense agreements Military family support programs Military exercises with allies Base operations Military history documentation Military coordination Air Force operations War memorials and commemorations Force deployment Troop training Coalition air operations Operational readiness drills Economic sanctions against Iraq Civilian support Coalition planning Ground forces mobilization |
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:Saudi_Coalition gptkb:Argentina gptkb:Australia gptkb:Bahrain gptkb:Belgium gptkb:Canada gptkb:Denmark gptkb:Egypt gptkb:France gptkb:Germany gptkb:Greece gptkb:Italy gptkb:Japan gptkb:Jordan gptkb:Kuwait gptkb:Morocco gptkb:Netherlands gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:Norway gptkb:Pakistan gptkb:Philippines gptkb:Portugal gptkb:Qatar gptkb:Saudi_Arabia gptkb:Singapore gptkb:South_Korea gptkb:Spain gptkb:Syria gptkb:Turkey gptkb:UAE gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States gptkb:Eritrea gptkb:Oman gptkb:Senegal |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Coalition_Forces
gptkb:Coalition_forces gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
U. S. foreign policy
debate in U. S. Congress in the U. S. Congress in U. S. Congress |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:Coalition_Forces
gptkb:United_Nations gptkb:Arab_League gptkb:NATO gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_678 |
| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
gptkb:Iraqi_invasion_of_Kuwait
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| gptkbp:key_event |
Iraqi troop buildup
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:King_Fahd_of_Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:General_H._Norman_Schwarzkopf gptkb:President_George_H._W._Bush gptkb:General_Colin_Powell gptkb:Crown_Prince_Abdullah_of_Jordan |
| gptkbp:legacy |
post-war reconstruction efforts
influence on future military operations set precedent for future interventions set stage for future conflicts U. S. military presence in the Middle East U. S. military strategy in the Middle East U. S. military readiness U. S.-Saudi relations military alliances in the Middle East |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bahrain
gptkb:Qatar gptkb:Saudi_Arabia gptkb:Iraq gptkb:Oman |
| gptkbp:logistics |
gptkb:King_Khalid_Military_City
gptkb:Qatar gptkb:Saudi_Arabia gptkb:Prince_Sultan_Air_Base gptkb:Saudi_Arabian_government gptkb:Dhahran_Air_Base gptkb:Operation_Provide_Comfort gptkb:supply_chain_management transportation of troops airlift operations naval deployments complex operations pre-positioning of equipment ground troop mobilization massive airlift operations massive troop deployment massive troop buildup massive supply operations |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
extensive media coverage live broadcasts extensive coverage |
| gptkbp:membership |
increased cooperation
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Army gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps |
| gptkbp:military_doctrine |
new strategies developed
|
| gptkbp:military_engagement |
limited combat operations
|
| gptkbp:military_exercises |
gptkb:Operation_Intrinsic_Action
joint operations with allies Operation Eager Mace |
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
gptkb:General_Norman_Schwarzkopf
gptkb:Central_Command_(CENTCOM) joint chiefs of staff |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
importance of coalition warfare
value of air superiority logistical planning is crucial need for rapid response capabilities intelligence is key to success |
| gptkbp:military_operations |
rapid deployment
rapid troop deployment over 500,000 U. S. troops |
| gptkbp:military_outcome |
successful deployment
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| gptkbp:military_service |
gptkb:U._S._troops_in_Saudi_Arabia
long-term in the region permanent bases in Qatar |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Operation_Sharp_Guard
intelligence sharing joint operations air defense air superiority logistical support coalition warfare training and exercises containment coalition building rapid deployment deterrence diplomatic engagement force projection defensive posture rapid deployment forces build-up of troops build-up of forces containment of Iraq Iraqi coast defensive buildup shift towards rapid deployment |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
gptkb:ship
gptkb:transport_aircraft gptkb:Tomahawk_cruise_missiles gptkb:military_aircraft gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon gptkb:A-10_Thunderbolt_II gptkb:naval_warfare gptkb:health_services gptkb:artillery gptkb:Control gptkb:special_operations_forces gptkb:F-15_Eagle gptkb:C-5_Galaxy gptkb:M1_Abrams_tank gptkb:public_transportation gptkb:safety_equipment gptkb:Patriot_missile_system gptkb:stealth_technology gptkb:terrorism gptkb:Bradley_Fighting_Vehicle gptkb:communication_systems gptkb:intelligence_operations gptkb:logistics gptkb:nuclear_weapons gptkb:surveillance_technology gptkb:combat_system gptkb:AI_technology gptkb:C-130_Hercules gptkb:KC-135_Stratotanker gptkb:medical_devices gptkb:AH-64_Apache_helicopter Aircraft carriers Amphibious assault ships tanks communication equipment field hospitals fighter jets ground forces helicopters logistical support medical facilities transportation systems unmanned aerial vehicles satellite communications supply depots ground vehicles military encampments surveillance systems logistics systems maintenance facilities repair facilities missile systems submarines logistics units precision-guided munitions patrol boats supply chain systems early warning systems engineering systems bombers testing facilities advanced weaponry aircraft carriers fuel storage facilities logistics hubs transportation management systems cruisers ballistic missiles command and control centers cruise missiles engineering technology intelligence units surveillance tools guided missiles support systems troop deployments command and control systems defensive systems transportation hubs electronic warfare systems missile defense systems transportation equipment destroyers support vessels training centers transport ships surveillance equipment engineering units engineering tools weapons and equipment non-lethal weapons countermeasures research and development centers amphibious assault ships refueling aircraft support units intelligence systems communications systems advanced surveillance systems combat units maintenance units supply units transport helicopters transportation units air-to-air refueling logistics vehicles logistics ships air defense systems landing ships medical units intelligent munitions communications technology support ships military police units tanker ships forward operating bases logistics support systems logistics support units intelligence tools attack helicopters communications units precision bombing intelligence aircraft training units military training systems search and rescue helicopters support equipment repair ships support aircraft surveillance drones intelligence centers conventional weapons advanced weaponry used airborne units communications equipment engineering equipment command posts civil affairs units logistics management systems airborne warning and control systems logistics support aircraft hovercrafts combat training systems counterintelligence units military transport vehicles psychological operations units ammunition storage facilities armored units reconnaissance units operations centers combat support systems intelligence analysis centers logistics equipment battlefield management systems command systems logistics vessels use of advanced weaponry reconnaissance systems ground surveillance systems surveillance units troop transports UAVs offensive systems intelligence gathering systems tactical operations centers security units control equipment support centers control technology combat support aircraft special operations forces equipment medical tools combat technology reconnaissance tools reconnaissance technology repair units new tactics developed support technology military simulation systems medical systems reconnaissance equipment troop carriers support command units intelligence equipment intelligence support systems logistics tools support tools transportation tools analysis and command centers analysis and control centers analysis and development centers analysis and evaluation centers analysis and intelligence centers analysis and logistics centers analysis and management centers analysis and operations centers analysis and research centers analysis and support centers analysis and testing centers analysis and training centers analysis centers development analysis centers evaluation analysis centers evaluation centers logistics analysis centers operations analysis centers research analysis centers support analysis centers testing analysis centers training analysis centers warfare systems combat equipment logistics tracking systems combat tools civil affairs command units command equipment command technology command tools communications tools control tools counterintelligence command units intelligence command units logistics command units military police command units operations command units psychological operations command units security command units training command units |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:coalition_forces
|
| gptkbp:mission |
stabilize the region
lessons learned lessons learned for future operations defensive posturing expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait prevent Iraqi aggression |
| gptkbp:mood |
generally high
|
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Operation_Sharp_Guard
gptkb:blockade gptkb:Operation_Vigilant_Warrior gptkb:Operation_Desert_Shield_Naval_Task_Force gptkb:Operation_Impressive_Surge gptkb:blockade_of_Iraq gptkb:Persian_Gulf gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Operation_Southern_Watch aircraft carrier groups carrier strike groups deployed presence in the Red Sea |
| gptkbp:objective |
deterrence
expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait prevent Iraqi invasion of Saudi Arabia |
| gptkbp:operations |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
defensive operation continued military presence in the region |
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased military presence in the region
increased defense spending humanitarian assistance missions economic sanctions against Iraq influence on future military operations enhanced military readiness long-term military presence in the region formation of a coalition formation of coalition forces successful deployment of troops impact on U. S. foreign policy political ramifications in the Middle East deterrence of Iraqi aggression preparation for Operation Desert Storm strengthened U. S. relations with Gulf states successful defense of Saudi Arabia diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis enhanced security cooperation among allies establishment of a military presence in the region increased military spending by coalition nations military readiness for conflict political support for intervention prevention of Iraqi invasion of Saudi Arabia |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Gulf_War
|
| gptkbp:participating_nations |
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:France gptkb:Kuwait gptkb:Qatar gptkb:Saudi_Arabia gptkb:Syria gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States 34 nations |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Middle Eastern allies
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
regional stability concerns
U. S. foreign policy increased U. S. presence in the Middle East Middle East relations strengthened U. S.-Saudi relations U. S.-Saudi relations strengthened U. S. presence in the Middle East strengthened US presence in the Middle East |
| gptkbp:post_conflict_assessment |
lessons learned
|
| gptkbp:post_operation_impact |
U. S. presence in the Middle East
|
| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
generally positive
support for military action supportive of military action support for military interventions supportive of troops |
| gptkbp:purpose |
defend Saudi Arabia
to protect Saudi Arabia from invasion |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly gptkb:Iraqi_invasion_of_Kuwait gptkb:Iraq's_invasion_of_Kuwait |
| gptkbp:related_media |
press briefings
press briefings held |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm gptkb:Kuwait_War gptkb:Iraq_War gptkb:Iraq's_invasion_of_Kuwait Gulf War I |
| gptkbp:relation_to |
U. S.-Middle East relations
|
| gptkbp:responds_to |
gptkb:Iraqi_invasion_of_Kuwait
|
| gptkbp:result |
successful deployment of troops
successful defense of Saudi Arabia |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
deployment of troops Deployment of U. S. troops Establishment of a coalition |
| gptkbp:significance |
preparation for combat operations
Preceded Operation Desert Storm |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Operation_Granby
gptkb:Operation_Vigilant_Warrior gptkb:United_Nations_General_Assembly gptkb:Iraqi_invasion_of_Kuwait gptkb:Operation_Provide_Comfort gptkb:Operation_Desert_Sabre gptkb:intelligence_operations humanitarian assistance logistical support Airlift operations Public relations campaigns diplomatic efforts training exercises Humanitarian assistance missions establishment of no-fly zones logistical support missions airlift operations Air defense operations deployment of troops Logistical support operations Veteran support initiatives Military readiness assessments Military strategy development Post-operation assessments Coalition formation Intelligence gathering operations Military exercises with allies Establishment of no-fly zones Impact on Middle Eastern geopolitics naval presence Evacuation of foreign nationals Naval operations in the Persian Gulf Establishment of forward operating bases Legacy of the operation Training exercises for troops establishment of a coalition Public support for military action Impact on U. S. foreign policy Economic sanctions against Iraq Deployment of troops Coalition forces mobilization build-up of military forces build-up of military equipment international coalition formation establishment of a no-fly zone Establishment of command centers Build-up of military equipment Build-up of military forces Civilian contractor involvement Coalition air patrols Coordination with NATO allies Coordination with regional partners Deployment of Patriot missiles Diplomatic efforts with Iraq Humanitarian airlifts Legal considerations for military action Logistical supply routes Media coverage of the operation logistical buildup |
| gptkbp:start_date |
August 7, 1990
|
| gptkbp:started_in |
August 7, 1990
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
regional security
ongoing evaluations ensure regional security containment of Iraq |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:Persian_Gulf
oil reserves oil resources Persian Gulf region control of oil resources Middle East stability |
| gptkbp:strength |
over 500,000
over 500,000 U. S. troops |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
|
| gptkbp:support |
high
international support high approval ratings U. S. public opinion high in the U. S. high in the US high public support in the U. S. mixed in the region |
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Persian_Gulf |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Operation_Internal_Look
joint exercises with allies joint military drills pre-deployment training joint exercises with coalition forces |
| gptkbp:troop_numbers |
over 500,000 U. S. troops
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| gptkbp:type |
defensive operation
|
| gptkbp:un_security_council_resolution |
gptkb:UNSCR_661
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| gptkbp:unresolution |
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_687
gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_678 gptkb:UN_Security_Council_Resolution_661 UNSC Resolution 678 |
| gptkbp:war_games |
simulated scenarios
military simulations simulations of conflict scenarios |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Gulf_of_Sidra
gptkb:The_National_Memorial_for_the_Gulf_War gptkb:Colin_Powell gptkb:The_National_Memorial_for_the_Persian_Gulf_War |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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