When the United States launched Operation Desert Storm, it did so
A. with the backing of a few allies.
B. in opposition to international opinion.
C. without the support of the United Nations.
D. as the leader of a broad coalition of forces.

D. As the leader of a broad coalition of forces. The United States launched Operation Desert Storm on January 16th, 1991 with the support of a broad coalition of 34 nations. This included Arab nations such as Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic as well as forces from France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Belgium. Additionally, the coalition was supported by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 678.