US marching songs in the Gulf War

Title

US marching songs in the Gulf War

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop; Music

TX Date

19 Sep 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:50

Description

Nicky Broyd reports from Saudi Arabia, following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, on cultural differences between US and British troops and on American marching songs or Jodies. Includes interview with Eric Schmitt(?).

Contributors

Nicky Broyd; Eric Schmitt(?)

Keywords

USA; Armed forces; UK; British; Great Britain; Military affairs; Saudi Arabia; Vocal music; Wars (events); Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); American (cultural identity); Operation Desert Storm (1991); Jody calls (marching songs); Jodies (marching songs)

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