Land battle against Iraq starts

Title

Land battle against Iraq starts

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:01:56

Description

James Matthews? reports on the start of a land offensive against Iraq. Rockets were fired into Iraq across the Saudi Arabian border to ease the way for ground troops when they attack. With comment from Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Williams and Commander of the Royal Artillery, Brigadier Ian Durie.

Contributors

James Matthews?; Ian Durie; Peter Williams

Keywords

Armed forces; UK; UN; Conflict resolution; Saudi Arabia; Army; Wars (events); Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein; Land warfare; Tanks; Rockets (weapons)

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