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Desert Storm was the operation that commenced actual hostile actions against the Iraqi military for the invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Desert Shield was the five month period prior in which forces were moved into position for the defense of Saudi Arabia.

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Shield was the build up of military forces in Saudi Arabia; to be used when needed.

Storm was the using of those built up forces; the commencement of hostilities.

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