Fighting Eoka: The British Counter-Insurgency Campaign on Cyprus, 1955-1959

Focusing on the British security forces' operations in Cyprus during the late 1950s, this account details their efforts to combat the Greek Cypriot paramilitary group EOKA, which sought union with Greece. It explores the complexities of the conflict, the strategies employed by the British, and the broader implications of the struggle for Cyprus’s future. The narrative provides a thorough examination of the tensions and challenges faced by both the security forces and the local population during this turbulent period.