THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : The Allies: Britain
A battalion of BRITAIN’S MOST FAMOUS REGIMENTS--the Coldstream Guards, established in 1650--is going to the Persian Gulf to handle Iraqi prisoners of war. More air force reservists have been called up to ease strain on the supply lines.
Total British troops: 31,000
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