Britain's Secret War: The Indonesian Confrontation 1962 - 66 by Will Fowler

Britain's Secret War: The Indonesian Confrontation 1962 - 66 by Will Fowler is an Osprey title on the attempted infiltration of communist agents into Malaysia from Indonesia in the mid-60s. Typically for one of these titles much is made of the uniforms and units engaged on both sides. Most of the emphasis is on the British Special Air Service and Gurkha regiments.

Much of the fighting was done in the jungle of Borneo. Tactics were mostly of the ambush variety. They had been created during the Malayan emergency and were further refined. Aircraft were integrated they were used for troop movements resupply and medevac.

This conflict is probably most famous for the "Claret" operations. These involved highly sensitive missions inside of Indonesia. Since Britain and Indonesia were not at war they were to be kept secret at all costs. This involved changing a citation for a Victoria Cross to obscure where the act was committed.

As usual for Osprey pictures on every page and maps. I would have preferred a further reading section even though I doubt there would be much on it.

Highly recommended!

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