Tommy Ray Franks Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Tommy Ray Franks, based on 5 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

5 records2003–20035 events2 places

Chronological biography

2003

Coalition Offensive from KuwaitMarch 2003

Warfare / Gulf War, 2nd · General · Commander US Central Command · Kuwait

Oversees the ground advance into Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Coalition War Plan from KuwaitMarch 2003

Warfare / Gulf War, 2nd · General · Commander US Central Command · Kuwait

Directs the invasion plan using major forces assembled in Kuwait.

Ground Campaign DirectedMarch 2003

Warfare / Gulf War, 2nd · General · Commander US Central Command · Kuwait

Coordinates land and air operations entering southern Iraq.

Iraq Invasion CommandMarch 2003

Warfare / Gulf War, 2nd · General · Commander US Central Command · Kuwait

Directs coalition operations launched from bases in Kuwait.

Invasion of Iraq20 March 2003

Warfare / Gulf War, 2nd · General · Iraq

Franks commands United States Central Command during the opening invasion of Iraq.

Titles and roles

General · General · Commander US Central Command

Record provenance

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