How long did OIF last?
2003 invasion of Iraq
| Date | 20 March – 1 May 2003 (1 month, 1 week and 4 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Iraq |
| Result | United States–led coalition victory Iraqi Ba’athist government deposed Iraq occupied until 2011 New Iraqi government established Beginning of the Iraq War |
When did Operation Iraqi Freedom start?
March 19, 2003
On March 19, 2003, the United States, along with coalition forces primarily from the United Kingdom, initiates war on Iraq.
When did Operation New Dawn start and end?
The dates for the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are included along with the official end date for Operation New Dawn in Iraq on December 15, 2011, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan on December 28, 2014. Operation Inherent Resolve continues along the Syrian-Iraqi border effective October 15, 2014.
How long did the 1st Iraq war last?
The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops from Kuwait began with an aerial and naval bombardment on 17 January 1991, continuing for five weeks.
When did Iraqi Freedom end?
March 20, 2003 – December 15, 2011
Iraq War/Periods
On 15 December 2011, “The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other top U.S. military leaders observed the official end of U.S. Forces Iraq’s mission after nearly nine years of conflict that claimed the lives of nearly 4,500 troops (Torreon).”
What are the dates of Operation Iraqi Freedom?
20 March 2003 marked the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom with preemptive airstrikes on Saddam Hussein’s Presidential Palace and military targets followed by approximately 67,700 “boots on the ground” with 15,000 Navy personnel on ships in the region (Belasco).
What are the dates for Operation Enduring Freedom?
October 7, 2001 – December 31, 2014
Operation Enduring Freedom/Periods
What were the dates of Desert Storm?
January 17, 1991 – February 28, 1991
Gulf War/Periods
The war consisted of two phases the first was codenamed Operation Desert Shield (2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991) for operations leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia. And the second was Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) was the combat phase.
Who won the first Gulf War?
Colin Powell, Who Won First Gulf War and Was Humbled by the Second, Dead at 84. He was the first Black American at the pinnacle of U.S. military and national-security power.
What operation ended in 2008?
Operation Enduring Freedom most commonly referred to the U.S.-led combat mission in Afghanistan.