Operation Nimrod (Large Print): The Iranian Embassy Siege

by Russell Phillips

Overview

The truth behind the SAS' most famous mission.

Drawing on extensive research, Operation Nimrod dispels the myths and reveals the truth of those six long days, and the dramatic rescue that thrust the SAS into the public eye.

On 29th April 1980, British police assured Iran that their embassy was secure. The very next day, terrorists stormed the embassy and took twenty-six hostages. With the Iranian government willing to let the hostages become martyrs, and the British government only willing to talk if the terrorists surrendered, twenty-six lives hung in the balance.

What followed was six days of tension and terror. It was finally ended when the SAS launched a daring rescue mission, broadcast live on television. Millions held their breath, waiting to see the outcome of Operation Nimrod.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780992764890
Publisher:	Shilka Publishing
Publication date:	09/25/2015
Edition description:	Large Print ed.
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.61(d)

Table of Contents

30th April 1980: Day 1

Political Background

1st May 1980: Day 2

The SAS

2nd May 1980: Day 3

3rd May 1980: Day 4

4th May 1980: Day 5

5th May 1980: Day 6

Aftermath

Appendix 1: Weapons and Equipment

Appendix 2: The Wall

Glossary