The manhunt Military_operation lasted almost seven days , and was the largest in modern British history , involving Cause_to_be_included 160 armed officers and armed response Communication vehicles , many seconded for the operation from other police forces .

The rebels Hostile_encounter included Cause_to_be_included experienced professional soldiers as well as citizenry , and were commanded Control by Colonel James Wallace of Auchens , seconded by Major Joseph Learmont .