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Viking Drill & Tool The Siege: Greatest SAS Hostage Drama by Bestselling Author

Name: The Siege: Greatest SAS Hostage Drama by Bestselling Author
Brand: Viking Drill & Tool
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Experience the gripping true story of the six days that shook the nation, told by the No. 1 bestselling author of SAS: Rogue Heroes and The Spy and the Traitor. On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian embassy in London, taking 26 people hostage. This tense standoff became the longest news flash in British history, drawing millions to their screens to watch events unfold. While police negotiators and psychiatrists worked tirelessly for a bloodless resolution, the Special Air Service (SAS) prepared for a daring rescue mission. Drawing on unpublished source material and exclusive interviews, this book offers a definitive account of the operation. Perfect for history enthusiasts and fans of military non-fiction, this narrative brings the drama of the 20th century to life with vivid detail. It captures the high stakes, the strategic planning, and the human element behind one of the most famous sieges in modern history. Read the remarkable story that defined a nation and changed counter-terrorism forever.

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Written by the No. 1 bestselling author of SAS: Rogue Heroes and The Spy and the Traitor for authoritative storytelling.

Details the six-day siege at the Iranian embassy in London on April 30, 1980, with unprecedented depth.

Includes unpublished source material and exclusive interviews to reveal new insights into the operation.

Chronicles the work of police negotiators and the SAS planning for a daring rescue mission.

Captures the moment millions watched the longest news flash in British history unfold on their screens.

Ideal for readers of 20th-century European history, military strategy, and true crime narratives.

Published by Viking to deliver a high-quality account of this pivotal event in Great Britain.

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Brand: Viking Drill & Tool
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0241675677
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Social & Cultural > Local & Urban > London
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 September 2024
Listed Since: 05 April 2024

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