SAS Heroes: Last Stand In Oman

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[Jacob Kell]

This is a YouTube video I came across. During the 1970s, the Sultanate of Oman was threatened by Communist guerillas of the PFLOAG (Popular Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf), and the UK sent SAS soldiers to help the government. On July 19, 1972, a SAS squad was stationed outside the town of Mirbat, in Dhofar province. They came under attack by several hundred Adoo (Communists), and they had to hold the line until support could arrive. Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxmtbMFGSXo&feature=autoplay&list=PL5FFDDFA750F39D0A&lf=results_main&playnext=4

[Jacob Kell]

Is anyone here familar with the Dhofar conflict and with the SAS's role?

[Theoria]

The BBC does a nice little podcast called witness, here is one where it tells the story of Secret war in Yemen[about 8 mins].

Also:

How nine British heroes entered SAS legend by fighting off 400 bloodthirsty fanatics with their last bullets

[saganite]

Its three videos. 45 minutes and worth it. Thanks for posting this.

[gaijin]

WOW!!! Great post..! Great 3 vids!

[Art in Idaho]

So are the Muslim Brotherhooders communists too?