Desert Storm - White Coffee Mug

"Desert Storm" refers to the codename for Operation Desert Storm, a military campaign conducted by coalition forces under the command of the United Nations during 1990–1991. The operation was launched in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The main objectives were to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait and ensure its sovereignty, protect regional waterways, and secure the removal of weapons of mass destruction. The campaign saw a rapid buildup of forces by coalition members led primarily by the United States and Saudi Arabia. It culminated in a 42-day air campaign followed by a 100-hour ground assault by coalition forces that resulted in a decisive victory for the alliance. This event had significant geopolitical implications, reshaping the Middle East's political landscape, and is often cited as an example of high-tech warfare due to its extensive use of air power, stealth technology, precision weapons, and satellite reconnaissance.