With the SAS and Other Animals

A Vet's Experiences During the Dhofar War 1974

Autori

• Andrew Higgins

Parametri

Pagine

224pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Marxismo
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Set against the backdrop of the Cold War in 1970, a young Sultan Qaboes of Oman, trained at Sandhurst, confronts communist rebels with covert British military support. The narrative highlights the importance of gaining the local population's trust in a largely agrarian economy. This lesser-known conflict reveals the complexities of political and military strategies during a pivotal time in history, showcasing the interplay between local dynamics and international interests.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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