Operation Desert Storm, the subsequent offensive combat phase against Iraq, authorized by the United Nations to remove Iraq forces from Kuwait, begins on January 17, 1991 with an aerial and naval bombardment, continuing for five weeks.
This was followed by a ground assault on 24 February. It ended as a decisive victory for the coalition forces, which liberated Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory. The coalition ceased its advance, and declared a ceasefire 100 hours after the ground campaign started. . More
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