From biblical times, special units of elite warriors have been separated from the mass of forces in order to undertake especially demanding roles on the battlefield. In the last 50 years, every national force has refined the tasks of special-purposes troops to a point where small teams of experts can be deployed on misssions where only stealth, expertise and mobility can bring results, where large numbers are impractical or superfluous. This well-reasoned account enables the many students of elite forces to understand the ...
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From biblical times, special units of elite warriors have been separated from the mass of forces in order to undertake especially demanding roles on the battlefield. In the last 50 years, every national force has refined the tasks of special-purposes troops to a point where small teams of experts can be deployed on misssions where only stealth, expertise and mobility can bring results, where large numbers are impractical or superfluous. This well-reasoned account enables the many students of elite forces to understand the chronology and global evolution of special forces warfare. It gives a wide-ranging account of how the use of special forces has changed modern military strategies.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Very good, good. 256, illus., index, some wear and soiling to DJ. They are the cream of the crop, the elite, feared, highly trained warriors who carry out covert tactical operations. Special forces units have been deployed since the beginning of warfare, and this comprehensive, chronological account of the small specialist teams covers details of hundreds of units' techniques, training, weapons, and operations. Here is a behind-the-scene view of mercenaries and special forces, from around the world and spanning hundreds of years.
