Coalition Headquarters Established
Organizes multinational forces preparing to protect Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
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H. Norman Schwarzkopf Biography and Timeline
Follow H. Norman Schwarzkopf through 15 dated historical records for United States of America.
H. Norman Schwarzkopf, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1990–1991Years on this page
1990
Desert Shield Command
Commands US Central Command during Operation Desert Shield.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Desert Shield Command
Commands US Central Command during the defensive buildup.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
1991
Operation Desert Storm Command
Directs the coalition campaign after Desert Storm begins.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Coalition Command Begins Offensive
Schwarzkopf exercises operational command as the coalition begins Desert Storm.
Role range: 1990-1991
Coalition Land Attack Directed
Coordinates Marine, Army and Arab advances against Iraqi defenses.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Ground Offensive Command
Directs the coalition ground offensive into Kuwait and Iraq.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Left Hook Encirclement
Schwarzkopf's western manoeuvre cuts Iraqi communications and threatens retreating formations.
Role range: 1990-1991
Coalition Ceasefire Order
Schwarzkopf orders coalition formations to halt offensive movement and hold defensive positions.
Role range: 1990-1991
Hail Mary Maneuver
Employs a wide western envelopment against Iraqi forces.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Western Envelopment Plan
The maneuver helps isolate Iraqi formations occupying Kuwait.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Ceasefire Terms Presented
Sets military arrangements governing the immediate ceasefire.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Safwan Ceasefire Talks
Meets Iraqi commanders to establish military ceasefire arrangements.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Safwan Military Talks
Meets Iraqi commanders after the coalition victory.
Role range: 1990-1991 – 1988-1991
Safwan Ceasefire Talks
Schwarzkopf meets Iraqi commanders to establish military arrangements for the ceasefire.
Role range: 1990-1991
Records, sources and methodology
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