The Gulf War

The Gulf War

  • 1996
  • 1 Seasons
  • 4 Episodes
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Two-part documentary about the Gulf War

The Gulf War
Seasons
The Ragged End
4. The Ragged End
January 16, 1996
The last programme in the series examines the decisive days of conflict, as Saddam Hussein's occupation of Kuwait came to an end. Norman Schwarzkopf reveals how he went into ceasefire talks with the Iraqis with little briefing from his political superiors, while Margaret Thatcher explains what she would have advised if still Prime Minister
Desert Storm
3. Desert Storm
January 14, 1996
The expulsion of Iraqi forces from Kuwait, an objective the allies feared would cost the lives of thousands of their soldiers
Thunder and Lightning
2. Thunder and Lightning
January 09, 1996
White House insiders discuss the passing of the midnight deadline on January 15 in 1991, and mission staff of SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero recall their gruelling exploits behind enemy lines
Invasion
1. Invasion
January 07, 1996
Saddam Hussein's decision to invade Kuwait in 1990, and George Bush Snr's failure to prevent the crisis. Narrated by Ian Holm
Description
Two-part documentary about the Gulf War
  • Premiere Date
    January 07, 1996
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