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The Elite

Author : Leigh Neville
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147282430X
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The Elite written by Leigh Neville and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using rare and previously unpublished images from around the world, The Elite: The A-Z of Modern Special Operations Forces is the ultimate guide to the secretive world of modern special operations forces. It sends the reader back in time to operations such as Eagle Claw in Iran and the recapture of the Iranian Embassy in London and then forward to recent operations against al-Shabaab and Islamic State. Entries also detail units ranging from the New Zealand SAS Group to the Polish GROM, and key individuals from Iraq counter-terrorism strategist General Stanley McChrystal to Victoria Cross recipient SASR Corporal Mark Donaldson. Answering questions such as how much the latest four-tube night vision goggles worn by the SEALs in Zero Dark Thirty cost, which pistol is most widely employed by special operators around the world and why, and if SOF still use HALO jumps, this book is the definitive single-source guide to the world's elite special forces.

The Elite

Author : Ranulph Fiennes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471156648
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)

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Download or read book The Elite written by Ranulph Fiennes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Riveting stuff. Through the prism of his experience of the military elite, Fiennes presents a dazzling history of the world's best fighting units to amaze and enthral the reader." Damien Lewis, Bestselling author of Zero Six Bravo Inspired by the heroic war time escapades of his father, as well as drawing on his own experiences in the special forces, acclaimed adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes thrillingly explores the history of elite military units, from ancient Sparta to the War on Terror. The best of the best, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their daring deeds. Whether it be fighting on the battlefield, storming forts and castles, rescuing hostages, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic assassination of enemy leaders, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake dangerous missions of the highest stakes. While celebrating the heroics of groups such as the SAS and Navy Seals, Sir Ranulph also reveals the true stories of infamous organisations such as The Assassins and Templar Knights. Uncovering their origins, and examining their weapons and tactics, Sir Ranulph showcases these units most famous missions, and reveals the men behind them. Showing incredible courage, often in the face of impossible odds, these units have also changed the course of history along the way. Sir Ranulph discusses the reasons behind their success and failures, with many notorious conflicts often being decided by these elite units facing off against each other, with the victor not only evolving warfare, but also consigning their opponent to history. While these units traditionally prefer to operate in the shadows, Sir Ranulph brings their remarkable histories to the fore, told with his trademark ability to weave a story which has seen him become one of Britain’s most beloved bestselling authors.

Killer Elite

Author : Michael Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312378264
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (782 download)

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Download or read book Killer Elite written by Michael Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A British journalist specializing in defense topics offers a readable, useful addition to the literature on American special operations forces.

Special Forces Berlin

Author : James Stejskal
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1612004458
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Special Forces Berlin written by James Stejskal and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The previously untold story of a Cold War spy unit, “one of the best examples of applied unconventional warfare in special operations history” (Small Wars Journal). It is a little-known fact that during the Cold War, two US Army Special Forces detachments were stationed far behind the Iron Curtain in West Berlin. The existence and missions of the two detachments were highly classified secrets. The massive armies of the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies posed a huge threat to the nations of Western Europe. US military planners decided they needed a plan to slow the expected juggernaut, if and when a war began. This plan was Special Forces Berlin. Their mission—should hostilities commence—was to wreak havoc behind enemy lines and buy time for vastly outnumbered NATO forces to conduct a breakout from the city. In reality, it was an ambitious and extremely dangerous mission, even suicidal. Highly trained and fluent in German, each of these one hundred soldiers and their successors was allocated a specific area. They were skilled in clandestine operations, sabotage, and intelligence tradecraft, and were able to act, if necessary, as independent operators, blending into the local population and working unseen in a city awash with spies looking for information on their every move. Special Forces Berlin left a legacy of a new type of soldier, expert in unconventional warfare, that was sought after for other deployments, including the attempted rescue of American hostages from Tehran in 1979. With the US government officially acknowledging their existence in 2014, their incredible story can now be told—by one of their own.

Special Ops- America's Elite Forces in 21st Century Combat

Author : Fred J. Pushies
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610606905
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book Special Ops- America's Elite Forces in 21st Century Combat written by Fred J. Pushies and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43

Author : Pier Paolo Battistelli
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849088950
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Book Synopsis Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43 by : Pier Paolo Battistelli

Download or read book Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43 written by Pier Paolo Battistelli and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-20 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian military historian Pier Paolo Battistelli examines the elite and specialforces units of the Italian Army during World War II. This includes a vast array of troop types, including paratroopers, assault engineers, sea-landing and swimmer units, long-range recce and ski units, and even hand-picked Fascist 'Mussolini' units. It also delves into the specialist tank and armoured units that were created to emulate the German armoured units. While the Italian units discussed enjoyed mixed success, the volume draws attention to the incredibly hard fighting done by some in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of Russia. Illustrated with rare archival photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces.

Special Operations Forces in Iraq

Author : Leigh Neville
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849088268
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Special Operations Forces in Iraq written by Leigh Neville and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion volume to Elite 163: Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan, Leigh Neville now turns his expert analysis to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the US and Coalition allies serving in Iraq since 2003. Filled with recently declassified material, first hand accounts, and unique photographs, this book offers a rare look at the largest mobilisation of Special Forces in recent history. Examining in detail the US Delta Force, the British SAS, Australian and Canadian Special Forces as well as CIA and MI6 operational units, this book provides a crucial study of their skills and success in Iraq, from the Battle of Debecka to storming the safe house of Uday Hussein. In a controversial war that has been plagued by high fatalities and military blunders, this book highlights the successes enjoyed by Special Forces Operatives.

Elite Forces Selection

Author : Jack Montana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 142229501X
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Elite Forces Selection written by Jack Montana and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elite forces only want the best men in their ranks. That is why their selection courses are the toughest in the world. Only one out of every four recruits to the United States Army Rangers, for instance, make it through all phases of their training. Elite Forces Selection takes you into the heart of special unit training, and shows you what you need to do to pass. Fitness and preparation come first; then you have to face everything from brutal speed marches to the underwater tests of the U.S. Navy SEALs. The selection courses of individual units are examined, revealing: • How the Navy SEALs train themselves to prevent drowning. • How the Special Forces become medical experts. • How you can control your mind in order to succeed.

US Army Special Forces 1952–84

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782004467
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Book Synopsis US Army Special Forces 1952–84 by : Gordon L. Rottman

Download or read book US Army Special Forces 1952–84 written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be few better qualified to chronicle the history of this unique organisation than former Special Forces Group weapons specialist Gordon Rottman, whose expert knowledge is clearly evident in this authoritative text. This volume also contains 12 full page colour plates by one of the world's most respected military artists, Ron Volstad.

The Praetorian Guard

Author : Sandra Bingham
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857721631
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book The Praetorian Guard written by Sandra Bingham and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-25 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conceived as a personal army for the emperor, the elite Praetorian Guard soon took over a wide range of powers in Rome, and thus from the very beginning made a much greater impact on the city's life than just as an imperial bodyguard. The Praetorians were in fact inseparable from the whole machinery of state, in some cases even making or breaking individual emperors. Sandra Bingham here offers a timely history of the Guard from its foundation by Augustus in 27 BCE to its disbandment by Constantine in CE 312. Topics covered include arms and insignia; the size, recruitment and command structure of the Guard; duration of service; the duties of individual soldiers and officers; and their families, daily lives and religion.

World Special Forces Insignia

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782004505
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book World Special Forces Insignia written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Spetsnaz

Author : Mark Galeotti
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472807235
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Spetsnaz written by Mark Galeotti and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative illustrated analysis of the history of the military Special Forces units of the Soviet Union and Russian Federation. When the shadowy, notorious Spetsnaz were first formed, they drew on a long Soviet tradition of elite, behind-the-lines commando forces from World War II and even earlier. Throughout the 1960s–70s they were instrumental both in projecting Soviet power in the Third World and in suppressing resistance within the Warsaw pact. As a powerful, but mysterious tool of a world superpower, the Spetsnaz have inevitably become the focus of many 'tall tales' in the West. In this book, a peerless authority on Russia's military Special Forces debunks several of these myths, uncovering truths that are often even more remarkable. Since the chaotic dissolution of the USSR and the two Chechen Wars, Russian forces have seen increasing modernization, involving them ever more in power-projection, counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism and the Spetsnaz have been deployed as a spearhead in virtually all of these operations. This fully illustrated book packed with details such as orders-of-battle, equipment and operational doctrine offers a unique, absorbing guide to the secrets of the Spetsnaz, their most noteworthy missions and personalities.

Elite Warriors

Author : Ruslan Pukhov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781879944992
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book Elite Warriors written by Ruslan Pukhov and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction / Christopher Marsh -- Russian military special forces / Alexey Ramm -- Russian special operations forces: eight years and three wars / Alexey Nikolsky -- Ukrainian special operations forces / Anton Lavrov -- French special operations forces / Ruslan Pukhov -- German special forces / Sergey Denisentsev -- Italian special operations forces / Mikhail Barabanov -- Polish special forces / Ruslan Pukhov -- Iranian special forces / Yuri Liamin -- Israeli special forces / Mikhail Barabanov -- Jordanian Joint Special Operations Command / Maxim Shepovalenko -- From Akinjis to Maroon Berets: an assessment of the Turkish Special Forces Command and other elite units in Turkey / Metin Gurcan and Alexander Vasilyev -- Chinese special operations forces / Vasiliy Kashin -- At the edges of a spear's tip: Singapore's Special Operations Task Force / Graham Ong-Webb -- Colombian special operations forces / Nikita Lomov -- Algerian special operations forces / Akram Kharief

Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan

Author : Leigh Neville
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 184908825X
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan written by Leigh Neville and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intelligence specialist Leigh Neville identifies, describes and illustrates the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the British, American and other Coalition forces committed to the 'War on Terror' in Afghanistan since 2001, providing a fascinating insight into specific operations detailing weapons, equipment and experiences in combat. With a surprising amount of recently declassified material from government departments that are yet to be published in the mass media, this is a ground-breaking analysis of the largest mobilization of Special Forces in recent history. With extensive first-hand accounts providing an eyewitness perspective of the fighting on the ground and including information on the British SAS, the US Delta Force, Australian and Canadian special forces as well as MI6 and CIA operational units, this book provides a crucial study of their skills and successes amidst the Afghan mountains.

Special Forces Survival Guide

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Ulysses Press
ISBN 13 : 9781569756720
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book Special Forces Survival Guide written by Chris McNab and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SURVIVE HARSH TERRAIN, EXTREME CONDITIONS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATIONS Packed with tips, tricks, and clear instructions, Special Forces Survival Guide presents the vital techniques used by the world's best trained soldiers to stay alive in the wild, including how to: •Find Food and Water •Build Shelter •Start a Fire •Craft Tools and Weapons •Navigate without a Compass •Signal for Help and First Aid This book presents the field-tested skills of the most elite commandos including the: •Navy SEALs •Army Rangers •Delta Force •Green Berets •Royal Marines •French Foreign Legion •Australian SAS

Relentless Strike

Author : Sean Naylor
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1466876220
Total Pages : 692 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Relentless Strike written by Sean Naylor and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the 2015 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award for Unit History. Since the attacks of September 11, one organization has been at the forefront of America's military response. Its efforts turned the tide against al-Qaida in Iraq, killed Bin Laden and Zarqawi, rescued Captain Phillips and captured Saddam Hussein. Its commander can direct cruise missile strikes from nuclear submarines and conduct special operations raids anywhere in the world. Relentless Strike tells the inside story of Joint Special Operations Command, the secret military organization that during the past decade has revolutionized counterterrorism, seamlessly fusing intelligence and operational skills to conduct missions that hit the headlines, and those that have remained in the shadows-until now. Because JSOC includes the military's most storied special operations units-Delta Force, SEAL Team 6, the 75th Ranger Regiment-as well as America's most secret aviation and intelligence units, this is their story, too. Relentless Strike reveals tension-drenched meetings in war rooms from the Pentagon to Iraq and special operations battles from the cabin of an MH-60 Black Hawk to the driver's seat of Delta Force's Pinzgauer vehicles as they approach their targets. Through exclusive interviews, reporter Sean Naylor uses his unique access to reveal how an organization designed in the 1980s for a very limited mission set transformed itself after 9/11 to become the military's premier weapon in the war against terrorism and how it continues to evolve today.

Special Operations Mental Toughness

Author : Lawrence Colebrooke
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781087981697
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (816 download)

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Download or read book Special Operations Mental Toughness written by Lawrence Colebrooke and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The members of America's Special Operations Forces are renowned world-wide for their exceptional military prowess and sheer physical toughness. However, the major factor in the success these warriors achieve is their mental toughness, decisiveness, resilience and ability to control their natural physical and psychological responses to fear and stress during some of the most dangerous situations imaginable. These extraordinary warriors possess a unique mindset that enables them to successfully attack and overcome obstacles and challenges that others can't - or for various reasons - won't even try to tackle. Now, you can leverage the insights and advice of members of some of Americas' elite military units to elevate your level of mental toughness and self-confidence. Topics covered in this book include: - The Rite of Passage: An Introduction to Special Operations Selection - The Special Operator Mindset: Individual Traits, Attitudes, Tactics & Techniques - How You Can Develop a "Spec-Ops" Level of Mental Toughness - How to Control Fear, Stress & Anxiety - The Navy SEAL Seven Pillar Technique - Methods of Developing Exceptional Self-Confidence - The "Whole Person" Approach to Personal Development - How Special Operators Achieve Excellence via "Deliberate Practice" - The "Wet Socks" Story: A Special Operators' Thoughts on Overcoming Adversity - The Four Levels of Competence: How You Can Apply Them To Your Life - How to Set Goals, Take Action & Achieve Success This book is designed to help you develop the same mindset, strength of will and winning mentality that is shared by Americas' most capable and respected warriors. It can help you change your perspective on how you have been approaching various aspects of your personal and professional life and it provides techniques, tools and tips that can help you achieve your dreams and goals!