Coalition forces have crossed into Iraq and Kuwait is liberated.

But there is devastation. Oil fields are ablaze, lit by Saddam’s troops as they retreat.

Was it the right time to stop?

For some it’s time to go home, but others are in for the long haul and many will be back again.

This is an original podcast series from BFBS.

Presented by Jade Callaway.

Produced by Jade Callaway and Jess Bracey

Sound design by Joe Carden

Edited by Josella Waldron

With thanks to:

Lt Col Tim Purbrick for sharing his audio war diary.

Emma Davies, James Hirst, Laura Makin-Isherwood, Simon Newton and Claire Sadler at Forces News

Archive:

The Gulf War: How did the British Army Prepare (BFBS TV 1990)

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