Australian SAS: 6 vs 60 — The East Timor Ambush They Shouldn't Have Survived скачать в хорошем качестве

Australian SAS: 6 vs 60 — The East Timor Ambush They Shouldn't Have Survived

On October 16, 1999, a six-man Australian Special Air Service patrol led by Sergeant Steven Oddy was ambushed by more than sixty pro-Indonesian militia fighters in the remote mountains of western East Timor near the village of Aidabasalala. Outnumbered ten to one, caught in a prepared kill zone, and miles from reinforcement — survival seemed impossible. What followed was ninety minutes of sustained combat, multiple running engagements through jungle mountain roads, and one of the most remarkable small-unit actions in Australian military history. All six men made it out. Not one casualty. This documentary examines how rigorous SAS selection, counter-ambush doctrine, fire discipline, leadership under pressure, and teamwork allowed a handful of professional soldiers to defeat a force ten times their size — and what tactical lessons from Aidabasalala continue to shape military doctrine today. 👍 If you found this documentary valuable, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more military history and special forces content. Every like helps this story reach more viewers. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This documentary is produced for historical and educational purposes only. All information is drawn from publicly available declassified sources, official records, and military archives. No classified material has been reproduced. The views expressed are those of the production and do not represent the Australian Defence Force or any government body. 📚 Sources: Wikipedia — Battle of Aidabasalala: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_... Anzac Portal — East Timor Peacekeeping: https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au Wikipedia — International Force East Timor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna... Australian War Memorial Archives: https://www.awm.gov.au #EastTimor #AustralianSAS #Aidabasalala #INTERFET #MilitaryHistory