What type of military engagement did the Persian Gulf War begin with?

Answer 1

It started with a five weeks of aerial bombardment.

Answer 2

The Persian Gulf War began with a large-scale aerial bombardment campaign known as Operation Desert Storm, launched by the U.S.-led coalition forces. This initial stage involved extensive airstrikes targeting military installations, command centers, communication networks, and air defenses of Iraq. The objective was to degrade Iraq's military capabilities and gain air supremacy before launching ground operations.