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. 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.

Product details

Published Jun 20 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781782000686
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 10 b/w; 33 col
Series Raid
Short code RAID 10
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Will Fowler

Will Fowler has worked in journalism and publishin…

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Mariusz Kozik

Illustrator

Howard Gerrard

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of A…

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