Operation Desert Storm

January 17 – February 28, 1991

Result Coalition victory

A U.S.-led coalition began air attacks and then a ground offensive against Iraqi forces in Kuwait and Iraq. Kuwait was liberated, and the Gulf War ended after about six weeks.

Coalition

Iraq

Strength and losses

Strength
950,000
Casualties
13,488
Tanks
3,113
Aircraft
1,800

Kuwait Killed 420 · Aircraft lost 57 · Aircraft captured 8 · Ships lost 17

Also involved 1