This podcast recounts the harrowing military experiences of an Algerian officer during the Western Sahara conflict in the late 1970s. The narrative details the Battle of Amgala, where Algerian forces engaged in a desperate defense against a surprise Moroccan offensive while attempting to protect Sahrawi refugees. Through a personal lens, the author describes the chaos of desert warfare, the betrayal felt when his commander fled, and his eventual capture as a prisoner of war. The source further explores a subsequent retaliatory mission involving elite Algerian troops and Polisario fighters intended to avenge previous losses. Ultimately, the account reflects on the psychological toll of combat and the growing geopolitical tensions between neighboring nations over disputed territory.