Storm Front

The Epic True Story of a Secret War, the SAS's Greatest Battle, and the British Pilots Who Saved Them

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• Rowland White

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• 364 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Historisches Thema
• Kriege
• Kriegsliteratur
• Militärgeschichte
• Sachbücher

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In early 1970, the Commanding Officer of 22 SAS embarked on a covert intelligence mission in the strategically critical Sultanate of Oman, where a Communist rebellion threatened the stability of the Arabian Peninsula and vital oil routes through the Persian Gulf. Within six months, the Regiment arrived to lead a fierce, secret war against the rebels. An elite group of British pilots, flying Strikemaster jets and Vietnam-era Huey helicopters from a remote RAF airbase, joined the fight. The British soldiers and airmen faced significant challenges, as the enemy was well-equipped with weaponry and training from China and the Soviet Union. Months later, the rebels continued to resist despite the largest SAS assault force ever deployed. On July 19th, 1972, nearly 300 heavily armed guerillas launched a surprise attack on the fishing port of Mirbat, facing a mere nine SAS men and the skill of British fighter pilots. This set the stage for an epic confrontation reminiscent of Rorke's Drift, where their heroism would become legendary. Drawing on extensive interviews with participants from the SAS, RAF, and Sultan's Armed Forces, as well as previously classified documents, this account weaves a gripping tale of intrigue, action, and astonishing bravery against overwhelming odds.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Paperback