Iraq: Rockets Attack Airbase Hosting Coalition Troops
A small number of British personnel are based at Al Asad airbase and are understood to be safe and well following the incident.
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Gulf War Gulf War Anniversary: Tornado Navigators Complete Cycling Challenge
Mal Craghill and Martin Wintermeyer completed their final rides on the anniversary of the end of the war.
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Gulf War 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.
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Gulf War 'It Became Very Real': Serving On RFA Argus During The First Gulf War
Thirty years after the conflict, Forces News spoke to Commander Nobby Hall, who served on RFA Argus.
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Gulf War What It Was Like To Be A Tank Troop Leader In The First Gulf War
Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick was a 27-year-old Captain in the 17th/21st Royal Lancers when he was deployed to the Gulf.
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Special forces 'It Was Just A Disaster': SAS Veteran Chris Ryan On Failed Bravo Two Zero Mission
"That's what happens when the Special Forces make mistakes, usually the cost of life is very high."
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Iraq Sir John Major: Going To War With Iraq Was On My Mind 'Every Waking Moment'
The war was to be one of the first major tests for Sir John Major, who had only just become Prime Minister.
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Gulf War 'I Wouldn't Wish It On Anybody': Former RAF Pilot Recalls Time As Gulf War Prisoner
"If I close my eyes I can still smell what it was like being a prisoner of war. It never leaves you."
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Gulf War Remembering The Gulf War: Key Facts And Figures About The Conflict
It was the biggest deployment of the UK Armed Forces since the Second World War.
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Gulf War First Gulf War: What Was It Like Entering Iraq Days Before The Conflict's End?
A Troop Sergeant during the war has been what it was like to be part of Op Granby and serve on the ground.
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Gulf War 'Threat Of The Unexpected': Former Defence Secretary Recalls Operation Granby
Lord King spoke to Forces News about the "first TV war" and his memories as conflict unfolded in the Gulf.
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History Gulf War: Everything You Need To Know About The Conflict 30 Years On
The British operation name given was 'Operation GRANBY' – which took its name from John Manners, Marquess of Granby.
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USA US Air Strike Targets Iranian-Backed Militia In Syria
The strike was the first military action undertaken by President Joe Biden's administration.
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Iraq UK To Increase Military Training Presence In Iraq
It follows the decision by NATO defence ministers to send about 3,500 extra troops to the country.
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Iraq UK Launches More Airstrikes Against IS In Iraq
The RAF is flying missions against so-called Islamic State as part of Operation Shader.
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Iraq US-Led Coalition Contractor Killed In Iraq Rocket Attack
Several other people were injured, including one United States military service member.