Secrets of War (2002): S05E08 – The Gulf War: Architects of Desert Storm

Introduction Secrets of War is a documentary television series about military history and the secrets of war of the 20th century. Also known as Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (US), History Exposed (alternative title, US), and Sworn to Secrecy. Outline The top-secret planning behind the Coalition’s victory over Iraq. How former CIA director President…

Andrew Marshall

12/01/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

Secrets of War is a documentary television series about military history and the secrets of war of the 20th century.

Also known as Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (US), History Exposed (alternative title, US), and Sworn to Secrecy.

Outline

The top-secret planning behind the Coalition’s victory over Iraq. How former CIA director President George Bush, General Norman Schwarzkopf, General Colin Powell and others gathered and analysed the crucial information needed to develop their deceptive and overwhelming battlefield strategy in the Persian Gulf.

Secrets of War Series

You find a full index and overview of Secrets of War here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1998 to 2002.
Rating: TV-14.
Running Time: 50-53 minutes (per episode, with adverts) and 65 hours (total running time).
Country: US.
Language: English.