The Gulf Conflict - Operations, Preparation & Liberation

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The political and strategic background to the crisis sets the scene for Part 1, which details the build-up of Coalition Forces, initial UK Forces and the command structure. It covers the planning for air and naval operations and 7th Armoured Brigade's initial role with MARCENT. It ends with the decision to send 4th Armoured Brigade and thereby commit 1st (BR) Armoured Division.

Starting with a political update and an explanation of the operational objectives, Part 2 covers the command, control and resubordination issues and the planning for the ground offensive. The successes and problems during training by 4th and 7th Armoured Brigades are highlighted. As the air war gets underway, final preparations for the land battle are shown as both Armoured Brigades finish their training and are declared ready for battle.

By the beginning of February 1991, all units of the 1st (BR) Armoured Division are concentrated in Area Keyes. The air offensive continues and air supremacy is achieved. The land battle commences on 24th February 1991, G-day, and four days of decisive ground offensive operations follow until the suspension of hostilities on 28th February 1991, Kuwait has been liberated.

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