The battle is legendary for the SAS’s use of a 25-pounder artillery gun in a direct-fire mode against charging rebels. Winner's account pays deep respect to fallen comrades, particularly Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba, who manned the gun until his death.
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Winner was part of a nine-man SAS team—the British Army Training Team (BATT)—tasked with defending the port of Mirbat against an overwhelming force of roughly 250 to 300 Adoo (communist) guerrillas. The battle is legendary for the SAS’s use