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The Battle of Mirbat: When Nine SAS Soldiers Faced an Insurgent Army
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On July 19, 1972, a small detachment of British Special Air Service soldiers and their Omani allies found themselves defending the coastal town of Mirbat against a much larger communist-backed insurgent force. Armed with rifles, machine guns, mortars, and an aging 25-pounder artillery gun, the defenders fought a desperate battle that would become one of the most celebrated engagements in SAS history. This episode examines the Dhofar Rebellion, the extraordinary actions of the defenders, and the tactical decisions that helped a small force withstand a determined assault.