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Chuck Horner Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Chuck Horner, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1991–19911 events0 places

Chronological biography

1991

Bombing of Iraq16 January 1991
Warfare / Gulf War, 1st · USAF Lieutenant

The Gulf War began with an extensive aerial bombing campaign on 16 January 1991. For forty-two consecutive days and nights, the coalition forces subjected Iraq to the most intensive air bombardment in military history. The coalition flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tons of bombs, and widely destroying military and civilian infrastructure

Bombing of Iraq16 January 1991
Warfare / Gulf War, 1st · USAF Lieutenant

The air campaign was commanded by USAF Lieutenant General Chuck Horner

Titles and roles

USAF Lieutenant

Record provenance

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