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Building the Iron Mountain

Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm

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Before the Gulf War could be fought, an enormous military supply chain had to be constructed in the Saudi desert. Ships, aircraft, ports and forward logistics bases moved and accumulated vast quantities of vehicles, ammunition, fuel, water and equipment before combat began.

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