Special Forces Sniper Skills

Stirling, Robert

ISBN 10: 1780960034 / ISBN 13: 9781780960036

Published by Osprey Publishing, Oxford, United Kingdom, 2012

About this Item

221 pages. Illustrations (some in color). DJ has some creasing to top and bottom edges. Text has some ink marks and notations, up to about page 50. Includes List of Images; Introduction; chapters on The Evolution of Precision Fire; The Long-Range Weapon; Taking a Shot; Field Craft; Sniper Tactics and Scenarios; Future Sniper Weapons, and Conclusion. Also includes Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography; and Index. At the ago of 16, the author joined the British Army as a Junior Leader Paratrooper and spent his first year of service undergoing a strict training regime which alternated weapons skills, drill, physical exercise and education all designed to prepare a soldier for leadership. After passing Special Air Service selection, the author jointed the Rhodesian Army towards the end of the Bush War. There he led a unit of 200, including a number of ex-French Foreign Legionnaires. Besides extensive combat experience in several conflicts, the author has been involved in operations to recover stolen diamonds, train police, infiltrate mercenary organizations, and provide close protection to at risk individuals. This is a startling glimpse into the making of a sniper, revealing the training, skills, experiences, and tactics in one gripping book. "Special Forces Sniper Skills" is a hard hitting account of the men, weapons and techniques used to coldly eliminate high value targets on the battlefield. Though many books have become bestsellers through telling one side of the story - a sniper's experiences, a training manual or a weapons catalogue - none before have combined the whole spectrum of a sniper's life and skills into one gripping book. This book examines the role of the sniper, and the unique skills employed, when serving as part of a Special Forces unit including the British SAS, the US Navy Seals and the Russian Spetznaz. The book is illustrated with photographs of every aspect of the sniper's trade and stories from the real-life experiences of the author's comrades: men who have served in almost every overt and covert conflict since World War II. Seller Inventory # 80598

Bibliographic Details

Title: Special Forces Sniper Skills

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, Oxford, United Kingdom

Publication Date: 2012

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: First Printing [Stated].

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Synopsis:

"Special Forces Sniper Skills" is a hard hitting account of the men, weapons and techniques used to coldly eliminate high value targets on the battlefield. Though many books have become best-sellers through telling one side of the story - a sniper's experiences, a training manual or a weapons catalogue - none before have combined the whole spectrum of a sniper's life and skills into one gripping book. This book examines the role of the sniper, and the unique skills employed, when serving as part of a Special Forces unit including the British SAS, the US Navy Seals and the Russian Spetznaz. The book is illustrated with photographs of every aspect of the sniper's trade and stories from the real-life experiences of the author's comrades: men who have served in almost every overt and covert conflict since World War II.

Review:

As one with little knowledge on soldiering, I found this book to be an extremely interesting diversion from my typical readings. --ww2db.com