Gulf War - Ground attacks, SCUD missiles, John Major and peace walks

Title

Gulf War - Ground attacks, SCUD missiles, John Major and peace walks

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:06

Description

Report on an Iraqi SCUD missile attack on Israel, and the Allied air assault. US President, George Bush talking about how a ground attack is not needed yet; US General Tom Kelly speaking about how Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein still believes he is winning; UK Prime Minister John Major speaks to servicemen about the conflict; Dr Fashi(?) Sahdi(?) on a peace walk from Jordan to Baghdad by women. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Major; George H. W. Bush; Tom Kelly; Fashi(?) Sahdi(?)

Keywords

USA; Peace; Armed forces; UK; Demonstrations; Women; Aerial bombardment; War (concept); Wars (events); Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein; George H. W. Bush

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