Special Forces: History - Roles and Missions - Training - Weapons and Equipment - Combat Scenarios

Chant, Chris

ISBN 10: 1445472147 / ISBN 13: 9781445472140

Published by Parragon Inc (edition First Edition), 2012

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Special Forces: History - Roles and Missions - Training - Weapons and Equipment - Combat Scenarios
• Publisher: Parragon Inc (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445472147
• ISBN 13: 9781445472140
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.