Operation Desert Storm Quiz

What was one of the most challenging decisions faced by President George Bush during Operation Desert Storm?

• Selecting the location for the Oval Office meeting

• Deciding to send troops into battle

• Determining the budget for the operation

• Choosing the right military advisors

Who was chosen to lead the coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Norman Schwarzkopf

• General Colin Powell

• General Robert Lee

What historical strategy did General Schwarzkopf's plan mirror during the operation?

• The Normandy Invasion

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Siege of Vicksburg

• The Battle of Waterloo

What was the main objective of the coalition forces during the ground campaign?

• To establish a no-fly zone

• To eject the Iraqi Army from Kuwait

• To secure oil fields

• To capture Baghdad

How did the coalition forces manage to surprise the Iraqi Army during the ground campaign?

• By launching a naval attack

• By faking a head-on assault and attacking from the flank

• By negotiating a ceasefire

• By using aerial bombardment