Special Forces: History - Roles and Missions - Training - Weapons and Equipment - Combat Scenarios - Hardcover
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This fact-filled military reference guide details the world's top Elite, Special Military and Police Forces. With over 400 color photographs and special features on practicular techniques, operations, and the latest and most sophisticated weaponry, this guide is perfect for any military history enthusiast. Special Operation Forces highlighted includeDA (Direct Action) SR (Strategic Reconaissance), UW (Unconventional Warfare), FID (Foreign Internal Defence), CA (Civil Affairs), PSYOPS (Psychological Operations). This book makes an essential addition to any military reference library.
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Christopher Chant is a successful writer on modern military matters, and has a substantial number of authoritative titles to his credit. Military history, and the history of military aviation in particular have long been his passion. Having been part of the editorial team on Purnell's best-selling 'History of the First World War' and 'History of the Second World War', he became a full-time writer and editor in 1974, working extensively on military and aviation subjects. He is also a regular contributor to specialist journals.
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