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.
