US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942–87 (Elite) - Softcover

Rottman, Gordon L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850457955 ISBN 13: 9780850457957

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1987

Synopsis

Ranger - the very word conjures up visions of small, highly trained units executing lightning-fast raids on an unexpecting enemy. It is also synonymous with high esprit de corps and excellence at arms. The US Army Rangers provide units of well-disciplined soldiers who possess the knowledge and courage to operate on their own, deep behind enemy lines. Gordon L. Rottman explores the history of these unique troops, starting with the original 'Rogers' Rangers' company of 1756, whose daring operations and deep penetrations of enemy-held country laid down the pattern for all subsequent Ranger units to follow.

About this title

From the Publisher:

An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

From the Back Cover:

The Elite titles cover subjects as diverse as the Ancient Greek City armies and the Western and Warsaw Pact forces of today, in the popular Men-at-Arms format but with extended text and captions, about 50 photographs and diagrams, and 12 full-colour plates.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0850457955
• ISBN 13: 9780850457957
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Volstad Ronald