British Military Operations in Aden and Radfan, Van der Bijl Nick

Автор: Van Der Bijl Nicholas
Название: Brunei Revolt 1962-1963
ISBN: 1848846401 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781848846401
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Описание: In December 1962, nationalists in Brunei, the hugely wealthy small kingdom on the North Coast of Borneo, formed the Army of North Kalimantan (TNKU) and, demanding greater democracy, engineered a rebellion against the Sultan and seized a large number of hostages. Perceived to be an attempt by communists to destabilise the Sultanate and seize power, within twelve hours of its outbreak, British forces were despatched by ship and aircraft from Singapore to restore order, the first unit to arrive being 1/2nd Gurkhas, who entered the capital. Within the week, the 1 Queens Own Highlanders had recaptured the strategically important oilfields and occupied Seria, 42 Commando, Royal Marines attacked Limbang and 1 Green Jackets landed in west Brunei.

The next six months were spent rounding up TNKU and, since there were major concerns that Indonesia could be behind the Revolt, the charismatic Major General Walter Walker, then commanding 17th Gurkha Division, was sent to Brunei to command operations. By mid-May 1963, the surviving TNKU had been captured. While rapidly suppressed, the Revolt was the catalyst for the three year Confrontation with Indonesia 1963-66.

Автор: van der Bijl Nick
Название: Confrontation the War with Indonesia 1962 - 1966
ISBN: 1783030186 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781783030187
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Описание: * A long overdue account of a major British-led campaign which has been inexplicably neglected. * A thorough analysis of the politics involved as well as plenty of thrilling combat action. * Significant numbers of those who served in Malaysia and Borneo are waiting for a good account as well as those who need to know more about this War