When I think of the major US wars since WWII, it's hard to consider them total victories (Korea ended with North Korea still standing, South Vietnam given over to the communists, Persian Gulf ended with Saddam still in power, Afghanistan & Iraq now in tatters). What US wars since WWII do military historians consider 'victories'?
The Gulf War stands as one of the most one sided military victories in modern human history. The complete annihilation of the Iraqi military by coalition forces was perhaps the greatest display of modern military force over an obsolete counterpart since... Well, probably ever.
The war ended with Saddam in power because the goal of the war was to free Kuwait, prevent the spread of Iraqi power into Saudi Arabia, and to ensure stability in the region under the rule of law. At no point was the removal of Saddam included as a goal of the war.
Baker's diplomacy during this period is a great example of the success of constructing a multinational force, bankrolled with the support of surrounding Arab nations and Western States.
On my phone so sources are lacking.