The First Gulf War and its Aftermath

The First Gulf War and its Aftermath

Immediately following the cessation of hostilities, Ambassador Larry Dickenson and a small team flew back into Kuwait aboard a Department of National Defence (DND) Challenger from Bahrain where they had been based during most of the conflict. The Canadian flag was raised…

When Diplomacy Fails

When Diplomacy Fails

to the port in Manama for HMCS Protector to allow for the urgent delivery of needed supplies and services. (Local authorities had initially refused to dock the massive supply ship saying that it was a floating gas station and thus a potential…