Gulf troops told war is close

Title

Gulf troops told war is close

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

17 Dec 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:33

Description

Defence correspondent Paul Maurice reports from Saudi Arabia where Armed Forces Minister Archie Hamilton and other senior officials have been visiting troops. Includes press conference with Hamilton on delay in equipment reaching troops and likelihood of action as UN deadline of January 15th for Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait approaches. Entertainer and veteran of World War Two Harry Secombe reminisces with soldiers and sings.

Contributors

Archie Hamilton; Harry Secombe

Keywords

Entertainers; Armed forces; UK; Military affairs; UN; Saudi Arabia; Army personnel; Comedians; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein

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