Two Alpha Lima. The First Ten Years of the Trucial Oman Levies and Trucial Oman Scouts (1950 to 1960).

CLAYTON, Peter.

Published by London: Janus Publishing Company, 1994

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First edition, first impression, of this chronological account encompassing the blockade of the Buraimi Oasis - the author was awarded an MBE for helping resolve the crisis - and two Omani revolts. Peter Clayton (1928-2011) joined the Trucial Oman Levies in 1954 and served in the Emirates for three years. In 1956, he was appointed the Scouts' chief political and intelligence officer, in which role he established Dubai's first police force. Clayton spoke excellent Arabic and was on intimate terms with Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his family. Martin Croucher, "Police founder was devoted to the UAE", The National, 5 August 2011. Octavo. With 16 plates (8 colour); full-page maps to the text. Original purple boards, spine lettered in gilt. With dust jacket designed by Harold King. Binding clean, edges foxed, book block slightly cockled throughout; jacket unclipped, spine sunned: a very good copy in like jacket.

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Title: Two Alpha Lima. The First Ten Years of the Trucial Oman Levies and Trucial Oman Scouts (1950 to 1960).
Publisher: London: Janus Publishing Company, 1994
Edition: 1st Edition

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