ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Jun 2006] Hardcover Neuware - 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.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2006]
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ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword Military, BARNSLEY] Hardcover This mint copy is bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. There is a small set of initials to the f.e.p. The unclipped dust wrapper is in mint condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. 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 ...

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ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire] Hardcover Hardcover. 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 ...
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ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword, South Yorkshire] Hardcover vii-xiii, 189pp; price clipped; remains of sticker adhesive to rear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Pen & Sword, Barnsley, Date: 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. Crisp clean unclipped dust-jacket, fresh covers with gilt lettering on spine, tight binding, clean pages and end-papers . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. ISBN: 184415467X. ISBN/EAN: 9781844154678. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 61024010108. For international tracking please select Priority shipping service.. 9781844154678 2006. Pen & Sword ISBN 184415467X 9781844154678 [GB]

ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword Books Limited] Hardcover 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). ...

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ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword Military 2006-06-01, Barnsley] Hardcover Language: eng
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ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, South Yorkshire] Hardcover Hardcover. 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 ...
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Pen & Sword Military, Date: 2006. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Inscribed by Author. SIGNED and dated by the author, with an inscription to the previous owners. Firmly bound, clena unmarked pages, very slight wear to jacket. A well-kept copy. 'A young officer's vivid and sensitive account of fighting inOman.' -- Major General Julian Thompson 224 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; Inscribed by Author. ISBN/EAN: 9781844154678. Inventory No: dscf11110. . 9781844154678 2006. Pen & Sword Military ISBN 184415467x 9781844154678 [GB]

ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen & Sword Books (Ncr), 19.10.2006.] Hardcover 189 Seiten Schutzumschlag berieben und mit rückseitiger Preisschild-Klebespur, sonst gut und textsauber erhalten. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 495 8°, 23,6 x 15,4 x 2,4 cm, Gebundene Ausgabe
[Mannheim, Germany] [Publication Year: 2006]
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ISBN10: 184415467X, ISBN13: 9781844154678, [publisher: Pen and Sword Military] Hardcover Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]

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