LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

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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