British forces reaction to Beirut barracks bombing

Title

British forces reaction to Beirut barracks bombing

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Oct 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:26

Description

Interview with British Major David Spackman from Beirut, on the morning after the terrorist bombings on US and French peacekeepers barracks. On the reaction of the British peacekeeping forces, including the rescue assistance given to US Marines, and the review of security at the British base. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

David Spackman

Keywords

Terrorism; UK; Military affairs; Military personnel; Lebanon; Beirut; Peacekeeping; Barracks; Security; Bombs; Rescue work; Search and rescue operations; Marines; Military bases

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