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Peter Edgar de la Billiere Biography and Timeline

Follow Peter Edgar de la Billiere through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Peter Edgar de la Billiere, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1991–1991Years on this page

1991

17 January 1991

British Joint Command

Lieutenant General · Commander of British Forces Middle East · Riyadh · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

De la Billiere directs Britain's Operation Granby contribution within the coalition.

Role range: 1990-1991

January 1991

British Gulf Forces Directed

Lieutenant General · Commander British Forces Middle East · Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Coordinates Britain's land, air and maritime contribution.

Role range: 1990-1991

January 1991

Operation Granby Command

Lieutenant General · Commander British Forces Middle East · Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Commands British forces throughout the Kuwait liberation campaign.

Role range: 1990-1991

24 February 1991

British Ground Offensive

Lieutenant General · Commander of British Forces Middle East · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

De la Billiere directs British forces supporting the coalition's armoured attack.

Role range: 1990-1991

1991

Operation Granby Leadership

Lieutenant General · Commander British Forces Middle East · Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Military

Directs Britain's military contribution during Operation Granby.

Records, sources and methodology

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