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Subject: 8TH TANK BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY NOV 90 TO MAR 91 12 APR 91
Unit: 8TH TANK BN
Parent Organization: 2 MARDIV
Box ID: BX600007
Folder Title: COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 8TH TANK BN 26 NOV - 31 MARCH 1991
Document Number: 1
Folder Seq #: 5
UNCLASSIFIED
The movement was Unhampered all the way to the first minefield. lst
Platoon supported the breach of Red lane I and 2nd Platoon supported Red 2.
Both breaches were successful with enemy resistance encountered on both
between the minefields and on the far side of the second belt of mines.
The attack proceeded better than planned. As it became obvious that the
enemy was not putting up stiff resistance, the pressure was applied. The
Battalion reached its first objective by noon. After consolidating, the
attack continued. The same results were found. The enemy would fire, then
give up when fired upon. The Battalion advanced as far as an east-viest
road that day and set in to let the Tiger Brigade get into position.
The morning of the second day dawned cloudy. The MOPP suits which had
gotten wet before were discarded. The Battalion was now in MOPP level 0.
As the Battalion formed up for the attack, enemy artillery started to fall
on the formations. Counter battery fire quickly silenced the enemy. As
visibility decreased, the Battalion moved forward and the tanks destroyed
numerous enemy vehicles which were in position in the zone of action. The
attack continued all day and finally concluded as the visibility was
reduced to near zero.
On the third morning, the company (-) helped clear out an enemy position
500 meters from the B Company positions which had been lost due to the
fog and smoke the night before. The Battalion reformed and began its
movement north at about noon. With the enemy now abandoning their
t a rapid rate. The Battalion, with the
tanks leading, rolled rapidly forward and destroyed any active tanks in
zone. A large amount of bunkers and equipment was bypassed. The attack
continued until 1/6 had reached its objective at Al Jahra. The enemies
retreat was effectively cut at this point and all of the company's tanks
ended the day in defensive positions.
The next day, the 27th of February 1991, the company formed a coil to
await orders for follow on movement. The coalition forces entered the
towns of Al Jahra and Kuwait City. All day long the company stayed in
'Position. As might fell, the word was passed that C Company had been
assigned to 3/6. OP orders were issued and the company Was rolling on a
mission into Al Jahra when the cease fire was called. For the remainder of
the day, the company remained in position.
I March 1991 - 16 March 1991
As it became evident that the cease fire would hold, the wait for
further word continued. When all combat operations were suspended, C
Company was returned to Sth Tank Battalion. For the remaining two weeks
of this report, the company wound down from the fast pace and busied
themselves with life in the field. Recons of the surrounding area were
made. Helicopter rides and tours of the battlefield were conducted to
occupy the dead time.
J. J. COGHLAN
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Box ID = BX600007
Unit = 8TH TANK BN
Parent Organization = 2 MARDIV
Folder Title = COMMAND CHRONOLOGY 8TH TANK BN 26 NOV - 31 MARCH 1991
Folder Seq # = 5
Subject = 8TH TANK BN COMMAND CHRONOLOGY NOV 90 TO MAR 91
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
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Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 02-JAN-1997