Which US General, nicknamed "Stormin'" was commander of the coalition forces in the Gulf War of 1991?
Gulf War US President Bush repeatedly compared Saddam Hussein to Hitler. The Gulf War began with an extensive aerial bombing campaign on 16 January 1991. For 42 consecutive days and nights, the coalition forces subjected Iraq to one of the most intensive air bombardments in military history. The coalition flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tons of bombs, and widely destroying military and civilian infrastructure. The air campaign was commanded by USAF Lieutenant General Chuck Horner, who briefly served as US Central Command's Commander-in-ChiefForward while General Schwarzkopf was still in the US. A day after the deadline set in Resolution 678, the
Organization of United States Air Force Units in the Gulf War deployments were developed, replacing the "Provisional" units of the Gulf War. Brigadier General Buster Glosson served as commander, 14th Air Division (Provisional), and director of campaign plans for U.S. Central Command Air Forces, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Provided Special Air Mission transport for CENTAF/CENTCOM leadership and civilian VIPs from coalition nations and the United States. Organization of United States Air Force Units in the Gulf War The 1990–1991 Gulf War was the last major United States Air Force combat operation of the 20th Century. The command and control of allied forces deployed to the Middle East initially as part of Operation