24 February 1991
British Armoured Division Attack
Smith's division attacks Iraqi positions as part of the VII Corps advance.
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Smith's division attacks Iraqi positions as part of the VII Corps advance.
Commands Britain's armoured division during the ground offensive.
Denaro leads the brigade through Iraqi defences during Operation Granby.
The Desert Rats engage Iraqi armored and artillery positions.
De la Billiere directs British forces supporting the coalition's armoured attack.
Commands the 7th Armoured Brigade in Operation Granby.
The division attacks Iraqi forces on VII Corps' southern flank.
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