Operation Mayhem

In "OPERATION MAYHEM," Sergeant Steve Heaney recounts the harrowing 16-day siege faced by his 26-man elite unit, X Platoon, during the bloody Sierra Leone civil war in 2000. Airlifted into a chaotic jungle, they found themselves outnumbered 80 to 1 against 2,000 heavily armed rebels, all while battling with limited supplies and makeshift weapons. The gripping narrative highlights the raw courage, dark humor, and resilience of soldiers forced to survive against overwhelming odds, showcasing the extraordinary leadership and initiative that earned Heaney the Military Cross.