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The Gulf War marked the first itme in the history of warfare
that an air campaign had been so openly displayed to the
general public. Fly over Baghdad with the first sorites of the
Operation in stealthy F-117's. Hunt Scuds with other high-tech
Coalition aircraft while riding shotgun in an F-4G Wild
Weasel. Talk to the pilots and crews of these incredible air
forces, while sorting out the data with the world's most
respected military analysts who explain the reasons behind the
success of this dramatic air campaign. Finally, look at the
tactics and discuss the ways the deployment of these new
systems minimised allied casualities. The air campaign was a
wake-up call to the future of warfare. Witness it once again
in THE AIR ASSAULT.
Following the continual pummelling of Iraqi forces by
Coalition air forces, the ground units launched a rapid three
-day drive deep into the left flank of Iraqi forces, routing
the battle hardened armies of Saddam Hussein in one of the
most stunning victories in modern warfare. Join the ranks of
Marine and Saudi units fighting for Khafji, then follow the
Coalition's heavy manoeuvre divisions in a sweeping, flanking
manoeuvre. The Ground Assault examines the weapons and tactics
of the Desert Storm ground offensive in dramatic fashion using
actual footage from the Gulf. Discuss the implications of the
seemingly crushing victory with the soldiers responsible for
securing Kuwait's freedom and the experts tasked to analyze
the incredible victory in the desert.
The Gulf War of 1991 ended in an overwhelming victory for the
allied coalition forces. Concluding Video Ordnances quartet of
War in the Gulf documentaries, "Desert Storm - Desert Victory"
goes beyond simply recounting the events of the war by
analyzing the vital military lessons of Operation Desert
Storm. Using actual combat footage of the preparations for the
war and the final campaigns, this programme provides a unique
perspective on the strategies and tactics employed in
Operation Desert Storm.
How did the lessons of the Vietnam War influence allied
strategy and tactics? Why were the coalition air forces able
to strike with impunity? Why did the Iraqi Air Force abandon
the air battle and flee to Iran? What was the role of Arab
forces in the coalition victory? How did the coalition
commander like General Schwarzkopf influnce the battle? How
will the experiences of the Gulf War influence the future of
the world's armed forces?
Learn how modern training programmes and combat tactics have
made technology so much more effective on th ebattlefield.
This programme, produced in confunction with a team of
military analysts explores the reasons for the stunning Desert
Victory.
Cavalry has been the mobile shock force of all successful
armies since antiquity. The horseback cavalry has withered
away, replaced with shock forces of technology, a lethalmix of
air and ground fighting machines designed to deliver troops to
any battlefield. Mobile weaponry packs a punch, and has made
the modern cavalry a lethal killing force of its own. Examine
high-speed armoured cavalry vehicles, from South Africa's
remarkable Rooikat, to Canada's widely used LAV. Trace the
evolution of the airborne forces, such as the US Army's 82nd
Airborne Division, and take a seat in one of the most lethal
weapons on the modern battlefield, the attack helicopter,
including the American Apache and the South African Rooivalk.
In this high-tech age of precision-guided missiles, the modern
tank evokes an image of a bygone era of land warfare. But the
thick armour of today's tanks conceals space-age ballistic
computers, laser range finders, and sophisticated electronics
allowing survival on the battlefield. The proliferation of
anti-tank munitions and technology has led to new advancements
in defensive and offensive tank technology. Trace the
evolution of the tank by examining the world's most prominent
tank developing countries including Britain, France, Germany,
and the United States. See what it takes te become part of a
tank crew, examine advancements in tank technology and
principles pervading the next decade of future tank
technology. Featuring the newest vehicles - the British
Challenger, French LeClerc, German Leopard and the American
Abrams - representing the latest in Heavy Metal.
On August 2, 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait prompting a coalition of
forces led by the United States to build up in the Gulf region
in preparation for conflict with the largest and most battle
-hardened Arab army.
This programme, produced before the outbreak of the Gull War
in 1991, is the next best thing to a classified Pentagon
briefing on the military power of both sides of the then
ensuing conflict. Based on previously classified intelligence
reports, it examines what was known of the massive arsenals of
the Iraqi armed forces and the multi-national forces based in
Saudi Arabia. Major weapon systems on both sides are examined,
including previously unseen views of little known Iraqi
weapons.
America's top experts on Iraq predict the outcome of the
battle with uncanny accuracy. Some of the questions considered
are : - "How good was the Iraqi army considered to be?" —
"What was the record of the Iraqi Republican Guard shock
force?" - "How did the MI Abrams tank stack up against the
Iraqi T-72?" - "What advantages would naval power offer to the
coalition forces?" — "Did the Iraqi army have advantages in
artillery firepower?" - "How did the F-15 Eagle stack up
against the Iraqi MiG29 Fulcrum?"
These questions and more are addressed in this programme, an
excellent primer to any student of the War which serves as the
first in a three-part series which examines the 1991 Gulf War
in detail.
As domestic needs for military hardware shrink, industrial
countries now have a new market to pursue - Behold, the
nations of the Middle East! With the Cold War over, Middle
Eastern nations can now forego political alliances when
pursuing military technologies, and may buy any weaponry that
is affordable. With little local manufacturing and political
unrest, cash-rich countries continue to upgrade their existing
militaries. Take an insightful and informative look at the new
weapons systems that compete for Middle Eastern currencies.
Witness the powerful arsenals of weaponry offered for sale by
countries of the former Soviet Union, France, South Africa,
the United Kingdom and the U.S. Experience first-hand, the
explosive power delivered by the world's most fearsome
armoured vehicles, such as powerful T-90 main battle tank, air
defence system such as the 2S6 Tunguska and the Ka050 Black
Shark attack helicopter.
Technological advances in military systems allow many nations
to conduct operations with pinpoint precision. The ability to
project such force to any point on the globe, however, lies
exclusively with the world's sole remaining super power, the
United States. Standing at the brink of an international
crisis in the Middle East, military action seems imminent. The
48-minute Global Strike: Iraq programme examines the
strategies and equipment most likely to be employed should the
United States, with or without allied support, elect to use
military force to deal with the situation.
