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Dawn. 19th July 1972. A force of nearly 300 heavily armed, well-trained guerrillas launches a surprise attack on the small fishing village of Mirbat. All that stands in their way is a troop of just nine SAS, aided only by an elite band of fighter pilots overhead.

Two years earlier, a Communist rebellion had threatened the Arabian Peninsula, in the strategically critical Sultanate of Oman. Following a covert intelligence mission, 22 SAS deployed their largest ever assault force against the rebels.

But this was to be a bitter and hard-fought campaign culminating the Battle of Mirbat, which would become a defining moment for the regiment. Their heroism that day would remain part of the SAS legend for ever.

©2011 Rowland White (P)2022 Penguin Audio 20th Century Air Forces Armed Forces Military Modern Special & Elite Forces World

Critic reviews

"As vivid and compelling as the best adventure thriller, and a fitting tribute to a small band of men who became heroes." (Andy McNab)

"Gripping, revealing and extraordinarily well-researched, this is a riveting new account of a little known but crucial war." (Sir Ranulph Fiennes)
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A fascinating account of heroism in military action about which little is ever said, taught, or acknowledged.

Thoroughly gripping

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Brilliant narration BUT the GPMG belt fed 7.62mm machine gun is pronounced Jimpy not Gimpy! 😡

Great listen!

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It took me a few chapters to get into this book, taking in the names and hardware, vehicle details etc but, it was so worth sticking with it.

A detailed history of a momentous battle.

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Really liked this book, tells a historic story using personal accounts, which in my mind not only brings the events to life, but makes it a fascinating read/listening. I am much more educated about the events in Oman thanks to this book.

Brilliant

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Very well written and very well read. Brings this incredible story vividly to life

Excellent book

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