Khalid bin Sultan

ModernGeneralSaudi Arabia1949 — ?

Saudi general who commanded in Desert Storm.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

Saudi Arabia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)61

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score47.1

Khalid bin Sultan — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Commander of Arab Coalition Forces in Desert StormWar◆ Major

Prince Khalid bin Sultan was appointed commander of the Joint Forces Command of the Arab coalition during Operation Desert Storm. He led Arab troops in the liberation of Kuwait, coordinating with US General Norman Schwarzkopf.

Gulf WarMilitary CommandCoalition

Impact: regional

1995 AD

Publication of 'Desert Warrior'Cultural

Khalid bin Sultan published his memoir 'Desert Warrior: A Personal View of the Gulf War by the Joint Forces Commander', providing an insider account of the military campaign and Saudi-US relations during the conflict.

MemoirGulf WarMilitary History

Impact: regional

2001 AD

Assistant Minister of DefensePolitical Action

Khalid was appointed Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation, serving under his father Prince Sultan. He oversaw military modernization and procurement, including major arms deals with the United States and Europe.

DefenseMilitary Modernization

Impact: national