Skip to product information
1 of 1

Sas Operation Storm: Nine Men Against Four Hundred

Sas Operation Storm: Nine Men Against Four Hundred

4.21 (rated by 262 readers on Goodreads)
Regular price $10.90
Sold out
Buy the book from:
How many are they? The reply came in the finest traditions of accurate situation reporting, f***ing hundreds of them! Mirbat, South Oman, July 19, 1972 is one of the least-known yet most crucial battles of modern times. SAS Operation Storm is the inside story—told by those who took part—of the greatest secret war in SAS history. The tipping point was Mirbat, a secret battle which defines the world we all live in today. If the SAS had been defeated at Mirbat, the Russian and Chinese plan for a communist foothold in the Middle East would have succeeded, with catastrophic consequences for the oil-hungry West. This is a page-turning account of courage and resilience. Mirbat was a battle fought and won by nine SAS soldiers and a similar number of brave local people—some as young as ten years old—outnumbered by at least twenty five to one. Thousands of bullets, rockets, shells, mortars, and grenades were fired in a six hour fire-fight of staggering intensity, the tipping point in a clandestine war which went unreported at the time. Roger Cole, one of the SAS soldiers who took part, and writer Richard Belfield have interviewed every SAS survivor who fought in the battle from the beginning to the end—the first time every single one of them has revealed their experience. The authors have also talked to many other survivors from both sides, including the pilots who flew with the SAS, the SAS soldiers who joined the battle towards the end, and some of the insurgents who fought against them. SAS Operation Storm is a classic story of bravery against impossible odds—minute by minute, bullet by bullet.

Details of Book

ISBN13: 9781444726961
ISBN10: 144472696X
Language: English
Publication Year: 2012
Format: Paperback

Related Collections:

A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

View full details
  • One Line Summary

    Intense SAS battle showcasing bravery against overwhelming odds.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by tales of covert operations and heroism, SAS Operation Storm offers a gripping firsthand look at a little-known but pivotal battle. The vivid recounting by those who were there makes it almost feel like stepping into the chaos and courage of 1972 Mirbat. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in military history and stories of resilience.

Your cart
Bookshop Total Quantity Price Total
Thryft - Used (Like New)Thryft is a trusted platform for quality secondhand books at great prices.
Thryft - Used (Like New)Thryft is a trusted platform for quality secondhand books at great prices.
Regular price
Sale price
$10.90/ea
$0.00
Sold out
Regular price
Sale price
$10.90/ea
$0.00

View cart
0

Total items

$0.00

Subtotal

View cart