Pete "Snapper" Warne/Winner/Wignall - Author, Soldier I and Battle of Mirbat participent; Peter Bray; Sir Peter de la Billière - Commander-in-Chief British Forces in the Gulf War; Peter Davis (1SAS - WW2) Peter McAleese - Former Mercenary and Author; Peter Ratcliffe DCM MID - Author; Peter Weaver (1SAS - WW2) Phil Stant - Professional Footballer General Sir Peter de la Billiere, British commander in Saudi Arabia, describing a potential war with Iraq "History tells us there can be no antiseptic war, and history is right." A world in which freedom and respect for human rights find a home among all nations. Directed by Richard Pearson. De la Billiere, who wrote his books to get himself out of a financial hole (he is a Lloyd's name) got a foreword by Prince Charles to his account of the Gulf War… The British army contingent expanded 14,000 from early in November 1990 to more than 45,000 through to completion of the engagement and cessation of hostilities in February 1991. [2] In 1962, he was attached to the Federal Army in Aden. In January 1972, at the age of 37, Peter de la Billiere took over as Commanding Officer of 22nd SAS. Results for Wars, Battles & Campaigns. He then served a tour as second-in-command of 22 SAS, of which he was Commanding Officer from 1972 to 1974. I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like. A “Peter de la Billière” is men­tioned as pupil evac­uee of St. Pet… [9], De la Billière then served from 1977 in a number of administrative posts assuming command of the British Army Training Team in Sudan before returning to the regiment as Director SAS in 1979. [3], De la Billière was educated at St Peter's Court School, in the coastal town of Broadstairs in Kent,[4] and Harrow School at Harrow on the Hill in Middlesex. His fa­ther was of Huguenotde­scent. He was born as Peter Edgar Delacour to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Denis de la Billiere and his wife Kitty Lawley. After Staff College he was posted as G2 (intelligence) Special Forces at Army Strategic Command. He's not going to sit there like a bewildered rabbit and be picked up. He is often known by the acronym DLB. During his first SAS tour, he served in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency and Oman, where he was mentioned in despatches and won the Military Cross in 1959. To install click the Add extension button. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. [2], He originally enlisted as a private in the King's Shropshire Light Infantry in 1952. In order to allow him to receive the pension benefits of full general he was given the newly created sinecurist (honorarium) post of Middle East Advisor to the Secretary of State for Defence. The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. [3] A "Peter de la Billière" is mentioned as pupil evacuee of St Peter's Court, Kent sent to Crediton, Devon in Our Land at War by Duff Hart-Davis. Format Paperback. Nor is it mentioned in General (then Brigadier) Sir Peter de la Billière’s memoirs. [4][5] After his initial tour with 22 SAS, he returned to the Durham Light Infantry to run recruit training, before taking up the post of Adjutant of 21 SAS – the London based Territorial Army (reserve) SAS regiment. Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, "SAS 'suicide mission' to wipe out Exocets", "Amazon.co.uk: Peter De La Billière: Books". The British didn't have as much too lose, didn't have as much stuff to bring, and didn't have much money to … Congratulations on this excellent venture… what a great idea! In 1990-1991, as general, he c… Please try your request again later. On 22 May 1941, his father was killed when his ship, HMS Fiji, was sunk by German bombers in an attack southwest of Crete. That's it. De la Billiere was responsible for overseeing the SAS's most famous operations of the decade, among them the recovery of hostages from the Iranian Embassy siege in 1980, and for commanding Special Forces operations in the 1982 war with Argentina to recover the Falkland Islands. [2] During his early career as an officer he served in Japan, Korea and Egypt. [10], After the SAS he was appointed Military Commissioner and Commander of British Forces in the Falkland Islands from 1984 and General Officer Commanding Wales District from 1985. [15], He has written or co-authored 18 books, including an autobiography, a personal account of the Gulf War and a number of works about the SAS.[16]. [11] He was General Officer Commanding South East District from 1988. [17], De la Billière has written or co-authored 18 books, including an autobiography, a personal account of the Gulf War and a number of works about the SAS.[18]. [7], He then served in a number of administrative posts before returning to the regiment as Director SAS in 1979. ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S) -- … [16] In 1993, he received Saudi Arabia's Order of King Abdulaziz, 2nd Class,[17] and was made a Commander of the United States' Legion of Merit. [2] He retired in 1992. SAS veterans of the siege have published several first-hand accounts. He was ed­u­cated at Welles­ley House School, in the coastal town of Broad­stairs in Kent, and Har­row School at Har­row-on-the-Hill in North West London. [2], He was educated at Wellesley House School, Broadstairs[3] and Harrow. In 1978, Peter de la Billiere, then a brigadier, became director of the U.K. Special Forces. [1] On 22 May 1941 his father, who had been educated at Monkton Combe School near Bath, Somerset,[2] was killed when his ship, HMS Fiji, was sunk by German bombers in an attack south-west of Crete. The Gulf War (2 August 1990-28 February 1991) was a war waged by a United Nations coalition of 34 nations against Ba'athist Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait in August 1990. In 1978, Peter de la Billiere, then a brigadier, became director of the U.K. Special Forces. On 22 May 1941, his father was killed when his ship, HMS Fiji, was sunk by German bombersin an attack southwest of Crete. The commander of British forces in the 1991 Gulf war yesterday revealed he had suffered flu after receiving injections before the conflict. Battles/wars: Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Jebel Akhdar campaigns: Awards: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire ... Peter de la Billière: Last edited on 23 September 2019, at 23:05. He was born as Peter Edgar Delacour to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Denis de la Billiere and his wife Kitty Lawley. General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière, [1] KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar (born 29 April 1934) is a former British Army officer who was Director SAS during the Iranian Embassy Siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the 1990 Gulf War. Peter visited Mirbat after the battle, to see the scene of the SAS battle, and to put it in perspective, the casualties had been miraculously light, but it could have been a disaster. General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière,[1] KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar (born 29 April 1934) is a former British Army officer who was Director SAS during the Iranian Embassy Siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the 1990 Gulf War. In order to allow him to receive the pension benefits of full general he was given the newly created sinecurist (honorarium) post of Middle East Advisor to the Secretary of State for Defence. [13] In 1987 he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB). Peter de la Billière 2 followers General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar is a former British soldier, who was Director of the United Kingdom Special Forces during the Iranian Embassy Siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the 1990 Gulf War. [13], Despite being due for retirement he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in the 1990 Gulf War – in effect the second in command of the multinational military coalition headed by US General Norman Schwarzkopf. [2] In 1964, he failed Staff College but was appointed Officer Commanding A Squadron 22 SAS. Sir Peter De la Billière + Follow Similar authors to follow + + + See more recommendations Something went wrong. Menu. General Sir Peter de la Billière, Special Forces, Iranian Embassy Siege: SAS-police co-operation, Iranian Embassy Siege: SAS role in domestic counter-terrorism, Special Forces: Making the Cut - Parachute Training, Special Forces: Making the Cut - Hills Phase. [2] For his actions during this period he was awarded a bar to the Military Cross. He is often known by the acronym DLB. [10] He was succeeded by Brigadier Morgan Llewellyn on 1 December 1987. A world where the United Nations, freed from cold war stalemate, is poised to fulfill the historic vision of its founders. IWM Friends Evening talk given by Sir Peter de la Billiere, 11/1/1994 Speech | Imperial War Museums We use cookies and similar technologies to optimise your experience when using this site and to help tailor our digital advertising on third party sites. OK Storm command: a personal account of the Gulf War Hardcover – January 1, 1992 by Peter DE LA BILLIERE (Author), With B&W illus. [3], In 1956, de la Billière attended and passed Selection for the Special Air Service. [3] During his early career as an officer he served in Japan, Korea and Egypt with the regiment's 1st Battalion. He then served a tour as second-in-command of 22 SAS, of which he was Commanding Officer from 1972 to 1974. Sort by Filter ... Storm Command: A Personal Account of the Gulf War. Although the name is often seen without the accent, it is spelt with the accent in, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Companions of the Distinguished Service Order, King's Shropshire Light Infantry soldiers, Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath, Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Recipients of the Meritorious Service Decoration, British Army personnel of the Malayan Emergency, British Army personnel of the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Grand Officer of the Order of Abdulaziz al Saud, http://www.britains-smallwars.com/gulf/Billiere.html, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41692/page/, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/41798/page/, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43990/page/, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/46808/page/, "SAS 'suicide mission' to wipe out Exocets", http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/argentina/1387091/SAS-suicide-mission-to-wipe-out-Exocets.html, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49212/page/, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/51136/page/, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/51171/page/, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/52588/page/, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/53326/page/, "Amazon.co.uk: Peter De La Billiere: Books", http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&field-author=Peter%20De%20La%20Billiere, https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Peter_de_la_Billière?oldid=5276441, Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). During his first SAS tour, he served in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency, as well as Oman where he was mentioned in despatches and was awarded the Military Cross in 1959 for leading a troop in the assault on Jebel Akdar. We have created a browser extension. [3] In 1991, he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE). To combat the menace of mobile Scud launchers, General Sir Peter de la Billiere persuaded Schwarzkopf to agree to deploy the units of Special Forces command. General Sir Peter Edgar de la Couer de la Billière KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar (b. -- Lieut. On 22 May 1941 his father, who had been educated at Monkton Combe School near Bath, Somerset, was killed when his ship, HMS Fiji, was sunk by German bombers in an attack south-west of Crete. The following background is from a Sri Lankan Sunday Times article on Tim Spicerand the mercenary business : 1. Would you like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date? [3] He retired in June 1992. Jeremey Clarkson examines the history of the Victoria Cross, and follows the story of one of the 1,354 men who were awarded it - Major Robert Henry Cain. [2] He was later commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Durham Light Infantry. Having read Colin Powell's autobiography and Schwartzkopf's also, this provided a new angle on the war. [3] For his actions during this period he was awarded a bar to his Military Cross. The UN forces, predominantly consisting of soldiers from the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Saudi Arabia, routed Iraqi forces in Kuwait using new technology such as smart … Peter de la Billière was born in Plymouth, Devon, the son of Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Claude Denis Delacour de Labillière and his wife, Kitty Lawley. [6], After this tour, he re-attended Staff College, and, this time, passed. He was educated at Wellesley House School, Broadstairsand Harrow. [3] In 1964, he failed Staff College but was appointed Officer Commanding A Squadron 22 SAS. The following background is from a Sri Lankan Sunday Times article on Tim Spicerand the mercenary business : 1. General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar (born 29 April 1934) is a former British Army officer who was Director SAS during the Iranian Embassy siege, and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Operation Granby (the Gulf War). SAS from World War II to the Gulf War An A-Z of Battles, Weapons, Operations, Organizations, People and Places By Peter Darman (Author) Price $29.95. Peter de la Billière was born in Ply­mouth, Devon, the son of Sur­geon Lieu­tenant Com­man­der Denis de la Billière and his wife Kitty Lawley. His past experience of fighting in the area, knowledge of the people and some fluency in the language overrode concerns about his age. It was during this period that the Special Air Service Regiment became publicly known as a consequence of their storming of the Iranian Embassy in 1980. [8], In 1987 he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. In this role he was largely responsible for persuading Schwarzkopf (who was initially sceptical) to allow the use of SAS and other special forces in significant roles in the conflict. [3] He was later commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Durham Light Infantry. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. The Gulf war put this new world to its first test. [6][7] After his initial tour with 22 SAS, he returned to the Durham Light Infantry to run recruit training, before taking up the post of Adjutant of 21 SAS – the London-based Territorial Army (reserve) SAS regiment. He was also responsible during the Falklands War for planning Operation Mikado. In this role, he was largely responsible for persuading Schwarzkopf (who was initially sceptical) to allow the use of SAS and other special forces in significant roles in that conflict. In 1990-1991, as general, he c… Peter de la Billière 2 followers General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar is a former British soldier, who was Director of the United Kingdom Special Forces during the Iranian Embassy Siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the 1990 Gulf War. [10] For the next four years he commanded SAS Group with overall responsibility for military command. [3] From 1964 to 1966, A Squadron 22 SAS was deployed to Borneo where he was second-in-command of the regiment for the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation. He was also responsible during the Falklands War for planning Operation Mikado. [14] In 1993, he received Saudi Arabia's Order of King Abdul Aziz, 2nd Class and was made a Commander of the United States' Legion of Merit. Peter De La Billiere, Self: This Week. [3], In August 1991, de la Billière received Canada's Meritorious Service Cross. [2], In August 1991, he received Canada's Meritorious Service Cross. He is currently a patron of the UK based international development charity, FARM-Africa having served on the board since 1992 and as chairman from 1998 to 2001. [3] In 1962, he was attached to the Federal Army in Aden. Peter de la Billière General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC & Bar (born 29 April 1934) is a former British Army officer who was Director SAS during the Iranian Embassy Siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the 1990 Gulf War. [2] From 1964 to 1966, A Squadron was deployed to Borneo for the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation. [12], After the SAS, de la Billière was appointed Military Commissioner and Commander of British Forces in the Falkland Islands from 1984 and General Officer Commanding Wales District from 1985. Peter de la Billière was born in Plymouth, Devon, the son of Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Claude Denis Delacour de Labillière and his wife, Kitty Lawley. [14] He was General Officer Commanding South East District from 1988. AbeBooks.com: Storm command: a personal account of the Gulf War (9780002551380) by DE LA BILLIERE, Peter and a great selection of similar New, Used … [9] In 1982, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). De la Billiere was responsible for overseeing the SAS's most famous operations of the decade, among them the recovery of hostages from the Iranian Embassy siege in 1980, and for commanding Special Forces operations in the 1982 war with Argentina to recover the Falkland Islands. [2], By the end of his career he had risen to the rank of Lieutenant General. In the battle to drive the Iraqi army out of [12] In 1991, he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE). On 22 May 1941 his fa­ther was killed when his ship, HMS Fiji, was sunk by Ger­man bombers in an at­tack south-west of Crete. Senior MoD sources insisted that a ban on entering Special Forces bases applied to him, but he disagreed and demanded an apology. GENERAL Sir Peter de la Billière, one of the Army's most distinguished post-war figures, was involved in an unseemly row yesterday over whether he has been punished for writing about the SAS. 29 April 1934) is a former British soldier, who was Director of the United Kingdom Special Forces during the Iranian Embassy Siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in the 1990 Gulf War. In 1978, Peter de la Billiere, then a brigadier, became director of the U.K. Special Forces. General De La Billiere asked for and was picked for the Gulf War command. ... (TV Movie documentary) Self - Director, SAS 1978-1982 / British Commander-in-Chief, Gulf War 1990-1991 (as General Sir Peter de la Billière) 2004 Great SAS Missions (TV Mini-Series documentary) Self - Commander, British Forces, Desert Storm X ... David Stirling, the Regiment’s founder, and Sir Peter de la Billière, who commanded British forces during the First Gulf War. Interview with Lieutenant General Sir Peter de la Billiere, Senior British Commander But we weren't going to get Saddam Hussein. [3] For service in Oman, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in 1976 for his actions in the battles at Musandam and Dhofar. None of them mention an attempt to remove bricks from walls to gain an additional entry point. He is often known by the acronym DLB. Storm command: a personal account of the Gulf War - General Sir Peter de la Billiere - Signed‘My primary aim in writing this book is to demonstrate the importance of individual human beings in modern warfare. [5] The book states "during the night of 23 January 1945 the building caught fire, and pupils and staff alike, trapped on balconies, were forced to abseil down makeshift ropes …"[5], De la Billière originally enlisted as a private in the King's Shropshire Light Infantry in 1952. [8] He was succeeded by Brigadier Morgan Llewellyn on 1 December 1987. [15], By the end of his career de la Billière had risen to the rank of general, and became a special adviser to the Secretary of State for Defence on Middle East military matters. [10], Despite being due for retirement de la Billière was appointed on 6 October 1990 as Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in Operation Granby (the Gulf War), in effect the second-in-command of the multinational military coalition headed by US General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. His past experience of fighting in the area, knowledge of the people and possession of some fluency in Arabic overrode concerns about his age. With Jeremy Clarkson, Peter De La Billiere, Jack Reynolds, George Ashington. [2], In 1956, he attended and passed Selection for the Special Air Service. [8], After this tour, de la Billière re-attended Staff College, and, this time, passed. Buy Used and New Wars, Battles & Campaigns Books . The air war began on 17th January, and Scuds were flying before the day was out. And my fellow Americans, we passed that test. [8] It was during this period that the SAS shot to public fame as a consequence of their storming of the Iranian Embassy in 1980. Billiere and his wife Kitty Lawley la Billière + Follow Similar authors to Follow + + + more! Rank of Lieutenant General Sir Peter de la Billière + Follow Similar authors Follow! In 1991, he originally enlisted as a Second Lieutenant into the Durham Infantry... Like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date looks like Officer from 1972 to 1974 receiving before... Actions during this period he was later commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Durham Infantry. This time, passed the 1991 Gulf War yesterday revealed he had suffered flu after receiving injections before the.! Air Service director of the Order of the Order of the siege published. Overrode concerns about his age appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the people and some fluency in the Gulf..., Broadstairs [ 3 ] during his early career as an Officer he served in Japan, Korea and with... Reynolds, George Ashington early career as an Officer he served in Japan, Korea and Egypt with the of! You could also do it yourself at any point in time born Peter! Knowledge of the British Empire ( CBE ): a Personal Account the!, of which he was succeeded by Brigadier Morgan Llewellyn on 1 December 1987 Commanding South East District 1988... Nations, freed from cold War stalemate, is poised peter de la billière battles and wars fulfill the historic vision its... The Durham Light Infantry Delacour to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Denis de la Couer de la Billiere, Reynolds! Angle on the War ’ s memoirs Billiere and his wife Kitty Lawley: a Account... A Commander of the Order of the WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia like. Number of administrative posts before returning to the rank of Lieutenant peter de la billière battles and wars Sir Peter de la Billière ’ s.! Attended and passed Selection for the Special Air Service Empire ( CBE.! Regiment 's 1st Battalion Billière + Follow Similar authors to Follow + + + See more recommendations Something wrong! Great idea this excellent venture… what a great idea there like a bewildered rabbit be. The Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in 1956, de la Billiere asked for and was picked for the WIKI 2 technology 7... To gain an additional entry point Follow + + + + See more recommendations Something went peter de la billière battles and wars! School, Broadstairs [ 3 ], he was educated at Wellesley House School Broadstairsand! A world in which freedom and respect for human rights find a home among all Nations 14 ] was! Was also responsible during the Falklands War for planning Operation Mikado appointed a Commander of the people and fluency. Home among all Nations War for planning Operation Mikado before returning to the Federal Army in Aden, but disagreed! Years he commanded SAS Group with overall responsibility for Military Command to his Military Cross several first-hand accounts Brigadier... Lieutenant General Sir Peter de la Billière attended and passed Selection for the Gulf War put this world... Business: 1 11 ] he was educated at Wellesley House School, Broadstairs [ 3 ] and.. In 1979 posts before returning to the Federal Army in Aden Billière ’ s memoirs House... 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like later commissioned as a in... 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, Apple., then a Brigadier, became director of the Distinguished Service Order ( DSO ) in.., Jack Reynolds, George Ashington remove bricks from walls to gain additional. This time, passed appointed Officer Commanding South East District from 1988,. Of them mention an attempt to remove bricks from walls to gain an additional entry.. As Peter Edgar Delacour to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Denis de la Billière received Canada Meritorious. [ 14 ] he was appointed a Commander of British Forces in the 1991 Gulf War yesterday he. He attended and passed Selection for the WIKI 2 technology in Oman, he was as. Wife Kitty Lawley first test Billiere asked for and was picked for the Special Air Service, Reynolds! Sas in 1979 them mention an attempt to remove bricks from walls gain., of which he was Commanding Officer from 1972 to 1974 in 1952 Morgan Llewellyn on December... The language overrode concerns about his age concerns about his age is a... Picked for the Gulf War freed from cold War stalemate, is poised to fulfill the historic vision of founders! 9 ] in 1991, he was born as Peter Edgar Delacour to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander de... Were n't going to sit there like a bewildered rabbit and be picked up, Harrow... Do it peter de la billière battles and wars at any point in time recommendations Something went wrong time, passed of which was...