The US led Coalition in Operation Enduring Freedom, in Afghanistan, is an ongoing military campaign, that commenced in 2001. And is a direct result of the September 11, 2001 attack.
After Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1991, the US developed a plan to force the Iraqi armies out of this small oil producing country. The Operation Desert Storm was a US led coalition that used US airpower, then ground troops to end the Iraqi occupation. The Iraqi's set many oil wells on fire as they retreated and some of these fires lasted for weeks and weeks. Casualties in this operation were not large and the war ended rather quickly.
The Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) was a direct result of the annexation of Kuwait by Iraq. Within just a few days of Iraq's invasion, they conquered Kuwait and made it their 19th province and due to that conflict, the UN (led by the United States) stepped in to assist Kuwait.
Operation Desert Storm, about 15 Jan to 26 Feb '91.
José de San Martin
The US led Coalition in Operation Enduring Freedom, in Afghanistan, is an ongoing military campaign, that commenced in 2001. And is a direct result of the September 11, 2001 attack.
Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) commenced in October 2001 in response to 9-11. This was terrorist hunting. Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) commenced in 2003. This was to remove the Hussain government.
The United States has participated in two wars in Iraq. There are many different names for the conflicts. They are often called the First Gulf War and Second Gulf War. The First Gulf War, or Persian Gulf War, was also called Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The allied forces led by the United States were called the "coalition of the willing" by President Bush. The name 1990 Gulf War is also used. The Second Gulf War was also called the Invasion of Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, the War with Iraq.
1. Operation Desert Storm (Removing Iraq from Kuwait) occurred in January-February 1991 (lasted about 45 days). 2. Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) occurred in October 2001; a result of 9/11. 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) occurred in 2003; removing Hussain from power.
George Bush
Operation Enduring Freedom was the U.S.-led offensive that was launched in October 2001.
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom resulted in the end of the Ba'athist regime of Saddam Hussein by the coalition led by the United States of America. An interim government, an elected parliament, and Leader assumed authority over this new democracy. Operation Iraqi Freedom lasted from 20 March 2003 until 15 December 2011.
The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on the 2nd of August 1990 led to Operation Desert Shield.For further information please see the related link.
The current Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan commenced in 2001 immediately after the 9/11 attack.
After Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1991, the US developed a plan to force the Iraqi armies out of this small oil producing country. The Operation Desert Storm was a US led coalition that used US airpower, then ground troops to end the Iraqi occupation. The Iraqi's set many oil wells on fire as they retreated and some of these fires lasted for weeks and weeks. Casualties in this operation were not large and the war ended rather quickly.
Operation Desert Storm (Jan/Feb 1991) was led by the US, to remove Iraq from the country of Kuwait. Which was accomplished.