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The Battle of 73 Easting

The 1991 Gulf War's 'Battle of 73 Easting' is the most studied tank battle of modern times. This is the story of how the American 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment used superior equipment and training to overcome a blinding sandstorm and hundreds of tanks manned by Iraq's elite Republican Guard.

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  • Originally Aired January 5, 2011
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network Military Channel
  • Created June 22, 2021 by
    flcowboy
  • Modified June 22, 2021 by
    flcowboy