After the First Gulf War
Troops trained and relaxed in Iraq after the ceasefire. There followed a period of regrouping and individual training. So many Iraqi T55 tanks full..Read More
A ceasefire and the end of operations in Iraq
The First Gulf War lasted 100 hours. The BG moved over its Start Line at 0630 hrs to lead a Brigade attack on Objective..Read More
The First Gulf War, Operations in Iraq
The 14th/20th Hussars took part in the actions from 25th to 28th February 1991. After arriving in Concentration Area KEYS, 4th and 7th Armoured..Read More
14th/20th Hussars revisited regimental history during the First Gulf War
They were reminded of their forebears who had fought in these deserts during the First and Second World Wars. They had also served in wars..Read More
14th/20th Hussars in the First Gulf War
The 14th/20th Hussars deployed as an all arms Battlegroup. No one part of the Armed Forces can fight in isolation from other arms. The 14th/20th..Read More
Royal Hussars tank crews deployed to Saudi Arabia in the First Gulf War
Operation DESERT STORM was a coalition operation by 35 nations led by the United States, resulting from Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on 2nd August..Read More
14th/20th Hussars deployed to Saudi Arabia
Preparations included painting the tanks in desert colours and loading them onto ships in the German port of Emden. The tank crews flew out to..Read More
14th/20th Hussars prepared for deployment on Operation GRANBY
They rebuilt their tanks and took on more crewmen. On 22nd November 1990, the Commanding Officer, attending the Corps Commander’s Conference, was warned that 4th..Read More
In August 1990, Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait
The 14th/20th Hussars assisted 7th Armoured Brigade to deploy to Saudi Arabia on Operation GRANBY. On 2nd August 1990, Iraqi troops invaded their neighbour,..Read More
Back to Northern Ireland
In April 1990, a reinforced B Squadron 14th/20th Hussars began training for a four month operational tour at The Maze Prison. The squadron left..Read More
