Gulf War: A Soldier’s Tale

As Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait in 1990, British and American troops, not knowing whether they will have to fight, reveal their hopes and fears.

As the SAS embarks on a mission to destroy the scud missiles threatening Israel and the coalition, troops prepare for the inevitable ground war.

Troops describe the US 'suicide mission' to clear the route for the main attack and the Iraqi retreat under heavy attack from British heavy artillery.