Bagpipes mark start of battle as aerial bombardment begins

Title

Bagpipes mark start of battle as aerial bombardment begins

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech; Music

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:12

Description

James Matthews reports from the British First Armoured Division camp where Lieutenant- Colonel John Sharples gives a speech to his men as battle approaches. Major Pat Lawless(?) is interviewed about the use of helicopter gun ships and the risk of friendly fire. Bagpipe music is heard to signal the approach of battle.

Contributors

John Sharples; James Matthews; Pat Lawless(?)

Keywords

Armed forces; British; Air warfare; Aerial bombardment; Army; Wars (events); Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Helicopters

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