World Special Forces Insignia: Not Including British, United States, Warsaw Pact, Israeli, or Lebanese Units: 22 (Elite)

Rottman, Gordon

ISBN 10: 085045865X / ISBN 13: 9780850458657

Published by Osprey Publishing, 1989

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pp64, illus.

Seller Inventory # 774

Bibliographic Details

• Title: World Special Forces Insignia: Not Including British, United States, Warsaw Pact, Israeli, or Lebanese Units: 22 (Elite)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085045865X
• ISBN 13: 9780850458657
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: McCouaig, Simon
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

There exists among the world's armies a proliferation of special forces groups. Today's smaller armies, especially those of developing nations, demand maximum efficiency in force structure and employment. Mountain, jungle, arctic and desert areas require special purpose units trained, conditioned, and equipped to master these environments. This volume by ex-weapons specialist in the US 7th Special Forces Group, Gordon L. Rottman, details the insignia of a myriad of special forces groups from all parts of the globe, from Portugal's Commando Regiment to the North Yemen 'Al Mithalaat' Brigade, with a wealth of illustrations and photographs, including 12 full page colour plates by Simon McCouaig.

About the Authors

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Simon McCouaig is a military illustrator. His illustrated works for Osprey Publishing include the well respected Elite 33: South-East Asian Special Forces.