Question

Which of the following was an objective of the Air Campaign in the Persian Gulf War?

A) To secure control of the region's oil reserves
B) To force the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait
C) To establish a long-term military presence in the Middle East
D) To support the Afghan resistance against Soviet occupation

Answer 1

The objective of the Air Campaign in the Persian Gulf War was to force the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

B is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The objective of the Air Campaign in the Persian Gulf War was to force the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The United States, supported by an international coalition and United Nations resolutions, launched Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from the control of Saddam Hussein.

Hussein had invaded Kuwait to expand access to oil wealth and the Persian Gulf, an action that was internationally condemned. The coalition's strategy included an effective air campaign, which was a precursor to the ground assault known as Operation Desert Storm.