First Gulf War: Veteran Army Commander Recalls Conflict's 'Apocalyptic' End
Three decades ago, the then-Brigadier Patrick Cordingley commanded 7th Armoured Brigade during the First Gulf War.
Three decades ago, the then-Brigadier Patrick Cordingley commanded 7th Armoured Brigade during the First Gulf War.
Thirty years after the conflict, Forces News spoke to Commander Nobby Hall, who served on RFA Argus.
Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick was a 27-year-old Captain in the 17th/21st Royal Lancers when he was deployed to the Gulf.
"That's what happens when the Special Forces make mistakes, usually the cost of life is very high."
The war was to be one of the first major tests for Sir John Major, who had only just become Prime Minister.
"If I close my eyes I can still smell what it was like being a prisoner of war. It never leaves you."
It was the biggest deployment of the UK Armed Forces since the Second World War.
A Troop Sergeant during the war has been what it was like to be part of Op Granby and serve on the ground.
Lord King spoke to Forces News about the "first TV war" and his memories as conflict unfolded in the Gulf.
The British operation name given was 'Operation GRANBY' – which took its name from John Manners, Marquess of Granby.
Forces News spoke to two navigators who recalled their memories of the conflict.
Army and the Royal Navy specialists are on the scene to examine and detonate the device.
The 100-year-old Second World War veteran died earlier this month.
More than 130 NHS England staff received mentoring from British Army personnel during the pandemic.
John Healey's comments follow reports next month's Integrated Review will recommend major cuts to personnel and resources.
Service personnel have administered the final coronavirus tests and local authorities are now in charge of the programme.