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Rupert Smith Biography and Timeline

Follow Rupert Smith through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Rupert Smith, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1991

24 February 1991

British Armoured Offensive

Major General · Commander 1st British Armoured Division · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Commands Britain's armoured division during the ground offensive.

Role range: 1990-1991

24 February 1991

Operation Granby Ground Attack

Major General · Commander 1st British Armoured Division · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

The division attacks Iraqi forces on VII Corps' southern flank.

Role range: 1990-1991

24 February 1991

British Armoured Offensive

Major General · Commander British 1st Armoured Division · Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Commands Britain's 1st Armoured Division during the ground offensive.

Role range: 1990-1991

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