Operation United Shield was the codename of the multinational military operation that was conducted 9 January 1995 to 3 March 1995. Commanded by the United States, the Combined Task Force (CTF) compromising the navies of Pakistan, Italy and the United States was tasked with to ensure the safe evacuation of all United Nations Peacekeeping troops, combining the armies of United Kingdom, Pakistan, France, Malaysia Bangladesh and the United States including the U.S. Marines, from Somalia. The six USN combatant vessels assisted by the two Italian and two Pakistan Navy combatant vessels, successfully evacuated the UN forces from Somalia and successfully executed the operation after securing the tactical and strategic objectives of the course of mission.
Read more about Operation United Shield: Timeline of United Nations Involvement in Somalia, Background and Leadership of Operation United Shield, Execution of Operation United Shield, Factors Critical To The Success of Operation United Shield
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