Question 1

While Operation Desert Storm restored credibility to the U.S. Armed Services, Iraq was a less than worthy adversary.

Accepted Answer

Despite their significant military capabilities, Iraq was quickly defeated by the U.S. coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm. Many of Iraq's weapons were outdated, and their army lacked the training and experience of the U.S. military. As a result, they were not considered a worthy adversary by the United States.

Question 2

Iraq invaded Kuwait to:&#10;A) Free captured Iraqi soldiers&#10;B) Gain access to Kuwaiti oil&#10;C) Prevent Iran from invading first&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Iraq invaded Kuwait primarily to gain access to Kuwait's oil reserves, which would have given Iraq significant economic power and resources. While Iraq made other claims, such as accusing Kuwait of stealing oil and manipulating oil prices, these were seen as thinly-veiled justifications for the invasion. There is no credible evidence to suggest that Iraq invaded Kuwait to free captured soldiers or as a preventative measure against an Iranian invasion.

Question 3

Operation Desert Storm could be considered an aberration because:&#10;A) It was not a national effort&#10;B) The US did not seek total victory&#10;C) The US fought a state, not a nation&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Operation Desert Storm was considered an aberration because it was not a national effort, as only a small percentage of the US population served in the military during the conflict. The US also did not seek total victory, as they were more concerned with removing Iraqi forces from Kuwait rather than overthrowing Saddam Hussein's regime. Additionally, the US fought against a state, not a nation, which was a departure from previous conflicts like World War II where the US fought against entire nations.

Question 4

Which nation did not supply Saddam Hussein during the Iran Iraq war?&#10;A) France&#10;B) Germany&#10;C) USSR&#10;D) USA

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which nation did not supply Saddam Hussein...

Question 5

Which group did not support the removal of Iraq from Kuwait?&#10;A) The UN&#10;B) NATO&#10;C) The Arab League&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

All listed groups supported the removal of Iraq from Kuwait. The UN passed resolutions, NATO members participated in military operations, and the Arab League, despite some internal divisions, also supported efforts to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

Question 6

The U.S. did not have a hand in creating the Persian Gulf War.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. did have a hand in creating the Persian Gulf War, as they supported Saddam Hussein's regime during the Iran-Iraq War and provided military aid. The U.S. also encouraged Kuwait to overproduce oil, which led to tensions with Iraq over oil prices and led to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, which in turn led to the Persian Gulf War.

Question 7

The Army and Marine Corps initially bestowed the respect of a Western army on the Iraqi military.

Accepted Answer

The Army and Marine Corps initially held the belief that the Iraqi military was a formidable opponent and therefore gave them the respect of a Western army.

Question 8

Kuwait spent $10 million dollars on:&#10;A) A marketing campaign against Saddam&#10;B) Mercenaries to assassinate Saddam&#10;C) A bribe to Saddam to withdraw his troops&#10;D) Evacuating the Royal family

Accepted Answer

Kuwait spent $10 million on a marketing campaign against Saddam Hussein to garner international support and sway public opinion in favor of intervention to liberate Kuwait following Iraq's invasion in 1990. This campaign was instrumental in building the coalition that would eventually drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait in the Gulf War.

Question 9

The Powell doctrine emphasizes overwhelming force.

Accepted Answer

The Powell doctrine, named after General Colin Powell, emphasizes the use of overwhelming military force to achieve quick and decisive victory in a conflict.

Question 10

Which of these assumptions turned out to be true?&#10;A) The Iraqi army was first class&#10;B) Iraqi leadership was professional and competent&#10;C) Iraqi armor would maneuver and fight&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

None of the assumptions turned out to be true. The Iraqi army was ill-equipped and poorly trained, the leadership was corrupt and incompetent, and the armor was mostly destroyed in the early stages of the war.

Deck 13: The Recovery and Reorganization of the Armed Forces of the United States 1975-1990