Gulf War - Preparation for ground attack

Title

Gulf War - Preparation for ground attack

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Report on US President, George Bush’s speech outlining the deadline for Iraq’s withdraw from Kuwait before a ground attack. Brigadier General Richard Neal (USA) talks about how US forces are ready to strike, and possible casualties. Captain Niall Irving (UK) speaks about the will of the Iraqis. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

George H. W. Bush; Niall Irving; Richard Neal

Keywords

USA; Peace; Armed forces; UK; Soldiers; Casualties; Wars (events); Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein

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