Title:
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CERTAIN DEATH IN SIERRA LEONE
THE SAS AND OPERATION BARRAS 2000 |
By: |
Will Fowler, Mariusz Kozik (Illus) |
Format: |
Paperback |
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ISBN 10: |
1846038502 |
ISBN 13: |
9781846038501 |
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Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
Pub. date: |
8 April, 2010 |
Series: |
Raid No. 10 |
Pages: |
64 |
Description: |
In September 2000 the notorious militia gang, 'West Side Boys' kidnapped eleven British soldiers in Sierra Leone and Operation Barras was launched as the rescue operation. This title presents one of the greatest hostage-rescue success stories with specially commissioned artwork and detailed maps. |
Synopsis: |
In September 2000 the notorious militia gang, 'West Side Boys' kidnapped eleven British soldiers in Sierra Leone and Operation Barras was launched as the rescue operation. Fast roping in from helicopters, the SAS soldiers engaged in a heavy firefight with the militia, killing several, and capturing their leader. Meanwhile the Paras advanced on foot, fighting their way through a village to recover the Land Rovers abandoned by the kidnapped soldiers. The operation was a complete success, with all the soldiers being rescued. This daring raid is brought to life with specially commissioned artwork, detailed maps and overhead shots to recreate one of the greatest hostage-rescue success stories. |
Illustrations: |
Illustrations (some col.), maps |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |