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Basically, it means when the armed forces of two (or more) countries combine to wage war on a hostile country. One example is when during World War 2, Britain, her commonwealth countries, France, and America formed a coalition to fight Hitler's Nazis Germany (who was allied with Italy).

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What was the codename of the attack on Iraq forces?

The codename of the attack on Iraqi forces during the Gulf War in 1991 was "Operation Desert Storm." This military campaign was launched by a coalition of forces led by the United States to liberate Kuwait after Iraq's invasion in 1990. The operation followed "Operation Desert Shield," which was the buildup of coalition troops in the region.


How long did it take U.S. and coalition forces to invade Iraq and topple Saddam Hussein's regime?

3 weeks


What are Military actions conducted by forces of two or more nations typically organized within the structure of a coalition or alliance?

Military actions conducted by forces of two or more nations organized within a coalition or alliance are known as joint operations or coalition warfare. These operations typically involve coordinated efforts to achieve common strategic objectives, enhance interoperability, and share resources and intelligence among participating nations. Examples include NATO missions, United Nations peacekeeping operations, and multinational forces in conflict zones. Such collaborative efforts aim to strengthen collective security and respond effectively to global threats.


When did War of the Fourth Coalition happen?

War of the Fourth Coalition happened in 1806.


Deaths in Kuwait war?

During the Kuwait War the Coalition forces saw 147 killed by enemy action and 145 non-hostile deaths. The Iraq forces saw 20,000 to 35,000 killed. Kuwaiti and Iraqi civilian losses were approximately 4,500.

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When was Coalition of Socialist Forces created?

Coalition of Socialist Forces was created in 2011.


Why is Iraq in war?

Because it was invaded by the coalition forces.


Where did US Coalition forces land when they attacked Kuwait?

First of all, the US Coalition forces liberated Kuwait, so it is improper (from a terminological standpoint) to call it an attack on Kuwait. The US Coalition forces were target the Iraqi Army.However, the US Coalition land forces disembarked further south in Saudi Arabia and entered Kuwait sovereign territory overland. The air forces were station on a number of Saudi Airbases and US aircraft carriers. Of course, the naval forces remained in the Persian Gulf and launched missiles remotely.


A coalition is a?

A coalition is a joining of forces together for a common cause. Examples of coalitions are various governments around the world (such as Germany's coalition led by Angela Merkel) or coalitions of Armed Forces. Another example of a coalition is when Napoleon led his coalitions.


What is a green on blue attack?

A green-on-blue attack is an attack  on Coalition forces by Afghan forces


What is the inverted V painted on military vehicles?

Coalition markings, used to identify friendly vehicles visually to other coalition forces.


What is an example sentence for coalition?

Sixty churches formed a coalition to serve the community.Groups often form a coalition to share resources and maximize their efforts.The Coalition of Single Mothers held their annual conference.


What do you mean by the word coalition?

Coalition is a group of separate individual entities who join together to form a formal confederation, or coalition.


When several parties combine forces to obtain a majority they form a?

a coalition government.


Who are the rebels that are fighting against Coalition Forces in Iraq?

There were both Sunni Arab Islamist militias (like an-Nusra) and Shiite Arab Islamist militias (like Jaysh al-Mahdi) that fought the Coalition Forces in Iraq.


Was the Persian gulf war proportional?

Absolutely not. The coalition forces were numerically and technologically superior compared to the Iraqi forces. It was a slam dunk.


What do you mean by coalition?

a coalition is the meaning of 2 or more groups agreeing and working together as one.