Secret Techniques of the Elite Forces - Softcover

Thompson, Leroy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848328249 ISBN 13: 9781848328242

Publisher: Frontline Books

Synopsis

It is easy to visualise special-operations troops as men in camouflage with painted faces, lurking in the shadows of modern warfare. But the truth is far more complex and enthralling. This book shows the remarkable array of skills required to be one of the world s fighting elite, detailing the equipment he uses to carry out his missions and the techniques he employs. Learn how to select a drop zone for parachute insertions. Find out how combat swimmers launch from submarines to carry out beach reconnaissance prior to an invasion. Understand the knowledge required to fight and, more importantly, survive in such hostile environments as jungle, desert or mountain. Discover how today s special operative must master skills as diverse as horsemanship and computing, or how to kill silently with a knife or laser designator. Written by a leading authority in the field, this well-organised illustrated guide shows exactly what makes the specialist soldier so very special . This is a must-have for anyone interested in the covert world of elite forces.

About this title

About the Author:

Leroy Thompson is a respected author and authority on military and personal-defence techniques and equipment. His publications include Greenhill's Bodyguard Manual, Hostage Rescue Manual, Counter-Insurgency Manual, Combat Shotguns and Combat Knives.

About this edition

• Publisher: Frontline Books
• ISBN 10: 1848328249
• ISBN 13: 9781848328242
• Binding: Paperback