Approximately how long did the Desert Storm ground campaign last?

• A. About 100 hours
• B. About 24 hours
• C. About 6 days
• D. About 2 weeks

Answer: (A)

The main idea is the actual time the Desert Storm ground campaign took in combat. The ground phase lasted a bit over four days, about 100 hours, from the start of major ground operations on February 24, 1991, to their conclusion on February 28, 1991, when Iraqi forces in Kuwait were pushed out and Kuwait was secured. This short but intense window reflects how Coalition forces used rapid armored maneuver, supported by overwhelming air superiority, to achieve their objectives quickly. So, about 100 hours fits the historical record best. In contrast, a full day or less would not cover the complete ground push, four days is shorter than two weeks, and it’s longer than a single day, aligning with the actual three-to-four day ground campaign.