Operation Desert Storm By Pkeasey11 Aug 1, 1990 Saddam Hussein Threatens Kuwait Aug 2, 1990 Iraqi Troops Invade Kuwait Aug 7, 1990 Desert Shield is Launched Nov 29, 1990 UN Proposes Ultimatum Jan 17, 1991 Operation Desert Storm is Launched Air troops only Feb 24, 1991 Ground Assault Begins Feb 27, 1991 Kuwait is Liberated Feb 27, 1991 Iraqi Troops Fall Back