The Gulf War
Two-part documentary about the Gulf War
Cast: Saddam Hussein
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The Gulf War
4 episodes
- 1. InvasionSaddam Hussein's decision to invade Kuwait in 1990, and George Bush Snr's failure to prevent the crisis. Narrated by Ian HolmCCJan 7, 1996
- 2. Thunder and LightningWhite 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 linesCCJan 9, 1996
- 3. Desert StormThe expulsion of Iraqi forces from Kuwait, an objective the allies feared would cost the lives of thousands of their soldiersCCJan 14, 1996
- 4. The Ragged EndThe 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 MinisterCCJan 16, 1996
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Creators and cast
- Created by
- Eamonn Matthews
- Cast
- Saddam Hussein
- Studio
- PBS
