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WITH THE SAS AND OTHER ANIMALS
A VET'S EXPERIENCES DURING THE DHOFAR WAR 1974 |
| By: |
Andrew Higgins |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£19.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1848844867 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781848844865 |
| Publisher: |
PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
21 July, 2011 |
| Pages: |
256 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
In 1970 at the height of the Cold War, the young Sandhurst-trained Sultan Qaboos 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 recognised and this is where a select band of Royal Army Veterinary Corps officers came in. The local economy was a primitive one based on agriculture and the author, freshly qualified and, by his own admission, somewhat naive particularly in military matters, found himself solely responsible for the veterinary care of a territory the size of Hungary.Attached to A Squadron, 22 SAS, Andrew Higgins learnt how to respond to the Jebali people's love and concern for their animals who provided their livelihood - goats, camels, sheep and cattle. Then there were the Sultan's horses, dogs, birds and even bears.His first-hand experiences and anecdotes of life dealing with every level of Omani society from rulers to black slaves and their varied livestock make for wonderfully atmospheric and often amusing reading.In short, With the SAS and Other Animals is an unusual and potent mix of Special Forces action and veterinary experiences. Readers may well conclude that it really shouldn't have happened to a vet even in a desert war! |
| Illustrations: |
8pp of B&W and 8pp of Colour Plates |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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