1991 Operation Desert Storm briefing graphic produced by the Defense Mapping Agency’s Hydrographic/Topographic Center.
The U.S. Department of War on Wednesday detailed how the Defense Mapping Agency supported coalition forces during the 1991 Gulf War by rapidly delivering updated maps, satellite imagery and maritime charts for combat operations.
On Feb. 24, 1991, coalition troops launched the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. By the end of the first day, 10,000 Iraqi troops had been captured…