The Gulf War

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 4

Two-part documentary about the Gulf War

Episodes(4)

Invasion

1. Invasion

Saddam Hussein's decision to invade Kuwait in 1990, and George Bush Snr's failure to prevent the crisis. Narrated by Ian Holm

Air Date : 1996-01-07

Thunder and Lightning

2. Thunder and Lightning

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

Air Date : 1996-01-09

Desert Storm

3. Desert Storm

The expulsion of Iraqi forces from Kuwait, an objective the allies feared would cost the lives of thousands of their soldiers

Air Date : 1996-01-14

The Ragged End

4. The Ragged End

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

Air Date : 1996-01-16

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