Aden 1967- a shocking account of Britain's forgotten war on terror, and a remarkable story of leadership and courage.
Aaron Edwards is a senior lecturer in defence and international affairs at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, specialising in terrorism and counter-insurgency. He is the author and editor of several books, including Defending the Realm- The Politics of Britain's Small Wars Since 1945, and has lectured all over the world on aspects of national and international security. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
A book for anyone interested in the history of imperialism, of
Scotland and of a regiment engaged in its own war on terror.
*Scotsman*
A vivid, balanced portrayal of the rise and fall of British
imperialism in a fascinating part of the world
*Guardian*
The research effort to create this book is stupendous...a
fascinating book on several levels.
*Irish Times*
An excellent account, with many avenues previously neglected given
the attention they deserve
*Royal United Service Institute (RUSI) Journal*
This is a book with a bit of everything – narrative and analysis,
pace and detail, villainous politicians and heroic fighters...
Strongly recommended…
*British Yemeni Society Journal*
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