First armoured division in Kuwait City

Title

First armoured division in Kuwait City

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:11

Description

Interview with unidentified British army spokesman from the First Armoured Division in Kuwait City following allies calling a ceasefire after Iraq withdrew from Kuwait. Attributes the success of the Gulf war to the Commander of the allied forces, General Norman Schwarzkopf; also on casualties; division’s role now including in apprehending war criminals; when troops may return to the UK. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

Armed forces; War crimes; Wars (events); Occupied territories; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Kuwait City; Norman Schwarzkopf

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