The United States Army

This narrative is designed to provide an overview of the role of the United States Army in the conflict with Iraq that took place from August 1990 through February 1991. 

• The Whirlwind War

The United States Marine Corps

The following monographs were written by reserve component Marines who were called to active duty to serve as field historians with units deployed to the Persian Gulf.

• U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: Anthology and Annotated Bibliography
• Humanitarian Operations in Northern Iraq, 1991: With Marines in Operation Provide Comfort
• U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: With the 2D Marine Division in Desert Shield and Desert Storm
• U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: With the 1ST Marine Division in Desert Shield and Desert Storm
• U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: With the I Marine Expeditionary Force in Desert Shield and Desert Storm
• U.S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: Marine Communications in Desert Shield and Desert Storm [.pdf]
  • Foreword
  • Body [1.5Mb consider loading to disk]
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B

The United States Navy

This report describes in detail the superb exploits of our Sailors in Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Additionally, it documents the reasons behind the U. S. Navy's success and displays a chronological account of the war.

• Chief of Naval Operations Report