What was the name of the defensive phase of the international coalition created by President George H.W.Bush after Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2,1990?
A)Desert Storm
B)Desert Shield
C)Operation Iraqi Liberation
D)Gulf War

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The name of the defensive phase of the international coalition created by President George H.W. Bush after Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990 was Desert Shield. This phase was focused on building up troops and resources in the region to deter further Iraqi aggression. The offensive phase that followed was called Desert Storm. Operation Iraqi Liberation was a later military campaign focused specifically on overthrowing the government of Iraq in 2003, and the Gulf War is often used as a synonym for the entire conflict starting with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

What Was the Name of the Defensive Phase of the International