Iraq attacks Saudi Arabian port - Battle of Khafji

Title

Iraq attacks Saudi Arabian port - Battle of Khafji

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:16

Description

Iraqi troops have crossed into Saudi Arabia and engaged in fighting with US Marines and allied Arab troops in the city of Khafji, resulting in the death of 20 allied servicemen; Baghdad Radio is claiming it is a massive victory against the infidel invaders. With comment from a Saudi military spokesperson; US Colonel Greg Pepin; Colonel Andrew Duncan, Institute of Strategic Studies. Meanwhile, Labour leader Neil Kinnock has received support for his stance against the line of action in the Gulf War. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Andrew Duncan; Greg Pepin

Keywords

Saudi Arabia; Radio; Neil Kinnock; Wars (events); War casualties; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); War propaganda; Khafji; US Marines; Baghdad Radio; Institute of Strategic Studies

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