1. Operation Entebbe (1976)
One of the most famous cross-border military raids, Operation Entebbe was carried out by Israeli commandos to rescue hostages held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda.
2. Operation Neptune Spear (2011)
This covert operation led to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan by US Navy SEALs, showcasing the precision and effectiveness of cross-border military raids.
3. Operation Thunderbolt (1976)
Also known as Operation Entebbe, this raid involved Israeli forces rescuing hostages from a hijacked Air France plane in Uganda.
4. Operation Gothic Serpent (1993)
An operation in Somalia that aimed to capture warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid, but resulted in the Battle of Mogadishu and the events depicted in the movie 'Black Hawk Down'.
5. Operation Eagle Claw (1980)
An attempted rescue mission in Iran to free American hostages, which ultimately failed due to mechanical issues and poor planning.
6. Operation Jericho (1944)
A daring raid by the Royal Air Force to breach the walls of a German prison and free captured Resistance fighters in France during World War II.
7. Operation Chariot (1942)
A British commando raid on the dry dock at St. Nazaire, France, to disable the port facilities and prevent German battleships from using it during World War II.
8. Operation Acid Gambit (1990)
A US military operation to rescue Kurt Muse, an American civilian held captive in Panama, showcasing the use of special forces in cross-border missions.
9. Operation Barras (2000)
A successful rescue mission in Sierra Leone by British forces to free soldiers held captive by the Revolutionary United Front rebels.
10. Operation Opera (1981)
An Israeli airstrike on the Osirak nuclear reactor in Iraq, demonstrating the capability of preemptive strikes in cross-border military operations.
