Operation Desert Shield

Operation Desert Shield

*Operation Desert Shield was the name of the mobilization of American troops into Saudi Arabia at the time of the Gulf War
*Operation Desert Shield was the English translation of the name of a 2006 operation by Al Qaeda in Iraq to push American troops out of the country.


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  • Operation Desert Shield — [Operation Desert Shield] the name used for the military operation in which international armed forces, including British and US troops, were sent to protect Saudi Arabia after Iraq attacked Kuwait in 1990. The operation developed into the ↑Gulf… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Operation Desert Shield — Zweiter Golfkrieg Brennendes Ölfeld in Kuwait Datum 2. August 1990–5. März 1991 Ort …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Operation Desert Shield — ➡ Desert Shield * * * …   Universalium

  • Operation Desert Shield (Iraq) — This article is about a 2006 operation by the Iraqi insurgency. For the 1990 91 troop deployment, see Gulf War#Operation Desert Shield. Operation Desert Shield (Iraq) Part of Iraq War and War on Terror Date 2006 …   Wikipedia

  • Operation Desert Spring — is part of an ongoing operation in Kuwait by the United States, that was established on December 31, 1998, following Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. The mission objective is to maintain a forward presence and provide control… …   Wikipedia

  • Desert Shield — Zweiter Golfkrieg Brennendes Ölfeld in Kuwait Datum 2. August 1990–5. März 1991 Ort …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Operation Desert Storm — Zweiter Golfkrieg Brennendes Ölfeld in Kuwait Datum 2. August 1990–5. März 1991 Ort …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • George Bush: Operation Desert Storm — ▪ Primary Source       In August 1990 Iraqi forces invaded neighbouring Kuwait in an attempt to gain control of its oil reserves, prompting U.S. President George Bush to direct a massive American military buildup in Saudi Arabia to protect… …   Universalium

  • Desert Shield — the name used for the military operation in which international armed forces, including British and US troops, were sent to protect Saudi Arabia after Iraq attacked Kuwait in 1990. The operation developed into the Gulf War. * * * …   Universalium

  • Operation FRICTION — was a Canadian military operation that saw the contribution of 4,500 Canadian Forces personnel to the Gulf War (Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm) of 1990 1991.Canada suffered no casualties during the conflict but since its end… …   Wikipedia

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