Gulf War Desert Shield and Desert Storm 19901991 - G.I. Series Author:Anthony Evans A decade ago, the United States armed forces launched its largest offensive operation since the D-Day landings in World War II. The nature of the war was vastly changed; here was a purely desert environment with sweltering heat during the day and bitter cold at night, making new demands on men and equipment. Indeed, the need for speed during the... more » build up in Saudi Arabia created shortages of many desert-specific items resulting in the deployment of troops variously clad and equipped.« less