| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01663.059 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
McWatters, Anthony J |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 Period 1990-1999 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
KUWAIT, 1991-03-04. CAPTURED IRAQI TANKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE ENEMY EQUIPMENT COLLECTION ...
Description
KUWAIT, 1991-03-04. CAPTURED IRAQI TANKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE ENEMY EQUIPMENT COLLECTION POINT (EECP) THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE BRITISH 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GULF WAR. IN THE FOREGROUND ARE TWO ARMOURED VEHICLES OF RUSSIAN MANUFACTURE, A BRDM AND A T55 TANK. THE EECP WAS THE CENTRE OF THE BRIGADE'S BATTLEFIELD CLEARANCE OPERATION, WHICH EXTENDED WELL INTO IRAQ. THE OPERATION WAS CARRIED OUT BY TEAMS OF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS (RE) AND THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (REME).