Arsenal: Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Desert Storm, 1991

Arsenal: Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Desert Storm, 1991 follows United States mechanized infantry and cavalry crews as they drive their armored fighting vehicles through the flat, dark expanses of the Gulf War, from tense night contacts on the Saudi and Iraqi borders to hard hitting engagements along famous eastings. Listeners hear how the Bradley was built to solve the problem of outgunned infantry carriers, how designers balanced armor, firepower, speed, and troop space, and what it felt like to fight, ride, and maintain this vehicle under fire. The episode traces its baptism of fire, later conflicts, key strengths and vulnerabilities, and the long legacy of the Bradley family. Arsenal is the Friday feature of Dispatch: U.S. Military History Magazine, and the podcast is developed by Trackpads.com.