<p>In the early hours of August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, setting off a chain of events that would draw Canada into the first Gulf War. In this opening episode of&nbsp;<em>Rocket War</em>, we explore how Canada went from peacekeeping posture to active military engagement in the Persian Gulf.</p><br><p>Featuring firsthand accounts from sailors, air force personnel, and military historians, we trace Canada’s early response to the crisis, the political calculations of Prime Minister&nbsp;Brian Mulroney, and the rapid deployment of Canadian naval and air assets under&nbsp;Operation Friction. From Halifax Harbour to the Strait of Hormuz, listeners hear what it was like to prepare for war, enforce the UN embargo, and confront the reality of a modern conflict unfolding on live television.</p><br><p>Thirty-five years later,&nbsp;<em>Rocket War</em>&nbsp;revisits the decisions, risks, and human experiences that defined Canada’s role in the Gulf War—beginning with the moment everything changed.</p><br><p>DOWNLOAD OUR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS HERE</p><br><p>Written by William Patterson</p><p>Host/Executive Producer Ryan Barnett</p><p>This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program.</p><br><p>Featuring original interviews with Tim Courtney, Harold Davis, David Deere, Chris Linford, Donald MacPherson, Dr. Sean Maloney, Nathasha Mohr, Paul Molnar, Jean Morin, Claude St.Onge, and the Honorable Rebecca Patterson&nbsp;</p><br><p>Voice direction by Sonia Gemmiti&nbsp;</p><p>Series consultant is Jean Morin</p><br><p>An original production of Knockabout Media</p><p>*This program and all relevant content is for educational purposes only and to the best of our knowledge is being used under Fair Dealing/Fair Use Act guidelines and within Canadian and United States standards of fair dealing/fair use*</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>