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The 100-Hour War: How Desert Storm Changed America’s Military Forever

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In early 1991, the world witnessed a conflict so swift that it became known as the “100-Hour War.” Operation Desert Storm, the combat phase of the Gulf War, saw U.S.-led coalition forces liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in just over four days of ground fighting.
This brief yet decisive campaign not only stunned observers with its speed but also unveiled a new era in military power. The victory’s aftershocks would permanently reshape America’s military strategies, technology, and its stance on the global stage—echoes of which are still felt today.

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