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Prepping for Desert Warfare
- Before Desert Storm, McMaster sensed the army would deploy to the Gulf and trained intensively for desert warfare.
- He led rehearsals and adapted tactics based on historical desert campaigns to prepare troops.
Desert Combat Advantages Explored
- American forces had superior training, confidence, and weapons, providing a decisive advantage in desert combat.
- Iraqi forces were unevenly trained, unprepared for US tactics, and failed to counter technological superiority.
Contact with Republican Guard Reconnaissance
- McMaster's unit made contact with Iraqi Republican Guard reconnaissance forces before the main battle.
- They identified enemy positions and prepared for a major assault as the battle unfolded rapidly the next day.