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While the Americans were fighting in Vietnam, a struggle of even greater strategic significance was taking place in the Middle East: the Sultanate of Oman guards the entrance to the Arabian Gulf, and thus controls the movement of oil from that region. In the 1960s and 70s, the Communists tried to seize this artery and, had they succeeded, the consequences for the West and for the Middle East would have been disastrous - and yet, few people have ever heard of this geo-political drama at the height of the Cold War.In the Service of the Sultan tells, first-hand, the largely unknown story of a small number of British officers who led Muslim soldiers in this hard-fought anti-insurgency war which has shaped today’s Gulf. After outlining the historical, geographical and political background, the book describes military action in a stark and mountainous environment, including operations with irregular forces and the SAS as well as action in the air and at sea. The book gives a gripping, moving, funny account of all these and paints a powerful and illuminating picture of the realities of war.It will appeal to all who are interested in the Cold War and relationships between the Western and the Arab worlds. Politics, history, irregular warfare, religion, international affairs: all are ingredients in this absorbing, informative read. In the light of the current insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is also timely to be reminded how a rare victory was won over Communist guerrillas.
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- EditorePen & Sword
- Data di pubblicazione2006
- ISBN 10 184415467X
- ISBN 13 9781844154678
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- LinguaInglese
- Numero di pagine208
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Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. New hardback copies at a reduced price. ; The author was one of the small number of British officers who led Muslim soldiers in the hard-fought anti-insurgency war in the Middle East. Maps. ; 189 pages. Codice articolo 74517
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Hardback. A memoir of how a small number of British officers led Muslim soldiers in the hard-fought anti-insurgency war that has shaped today's Gulf. While the Americans were fighting in Vietnam, a struggle of even greater strategic significance was taking place in the Middle East: The Sultanate of Oman stood guard at the entrance to the Arabian Gulf, and thus controlled the movement of oil from that region. In the 1960s and 70s, the Communists tried to seize this artery and, had they succeeded, the consequences for the West and for the Middle East would have been disastrous--and yet, few people have ever heard of this geo-political drama at the height of the Cold War. In the Service of the Sultan "is an enthralling book. In a mere 180 pages, Ian Gardiner, an army officer who fought with the Sultan of Oman's forces, succeeds in three major objectives. He describes what it is like to be a young officer leading men of different nationalities into combat against wily and courageous guerrillas. He captures the landscape and the spirit of Oman, 'that entrancing, fascinating, hauntingly beautiful country.' Finally, he puts the battles he fought in their geopolitical context . . . It should be read with enduring pleasure by anyone who wishes to reaffirm his pride in his country and in its fighting forces" (The Telegraph). "For anyone interested in understanding the ingredients behind a successful counterinsurgency campaign, In the Service of the Sultan is a must read."--Imperial Armour Blogspot "Politics, history, irregular warfare, religion, and international affairs: all are ingredients in this absorbing, informative read."--Oxford & Cambridge Club Military History Group 2007. Reprint. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine, unclipped d/w which is now in a protective cover. {"length"=>["9.25"], "width"=>["6.25"], "units"=>["Inches"]}. Codice articolo 14166247
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Condizione: New. 2006. 1st. Hardcover. Tells the largely unknown story of a small number of British officers who led Muslim soldiers in this hard-fought anti-insurgency war. After outlining the historical, geographical and political background, this book describes military action, including operations with irregular forces and the SAS as well as action in the air and at sea. Num Pages: 224 pages, 16pp of B&W plates. BIC Classification: JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 167 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522. . . . . . Codice articolo V9781844154678
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