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Assessment of British soldiers in Kuwait

Title
Assessment of British soldiers in Kuwait
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:03:51
Description
Unidentified male British Army officer on soldiers’ preparations prior to their arrival in Kuwait. Asked about the reliability of equipment, specifically the Warrior and Challenger armoured vehicles, he says they are achieving 90 per cent plus. He hopes for regular support from the Britsh Government. The United States Marine Corps has an immense amount of goodwill and they are in tactical control of the Desert Rats. Male reporter not identified. In two parts, with break in recording.
Contributors
None Identified
Keywords
USA; Middle East; Weather; Government; Armed forces; British; Climate; Army; Soldiers; Wars (events); Kuwait; Gulf War (1990-1991); Tom King; Tanks; Desert warfare; Desert Rats; US Marine Corps

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