With the SAS and Other Animals: A Vet's Experiences During the Dhofar War 1974

by Andrew J. Higgins

Book Overview

In 1970 at the height of the Cold War, the young Sandhurst-trained Sultan Qaboes of Oman, with secret British military backing, took on the communist rebels in a fierce but little known war. Along with regular British Army and 'contract' officers, the SAS played a key role in this bitterly fought but ultimately successful campaign.

The value of winning the 'hearts and minds' of the local population was quickly recognized and this is where a...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848844867
• ISBN13: 9781848844865
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.3"