Special and elite forces

The raid on St Nazaire has gone down in history as one of the most daring commando raids of all time.

They can be swift, silent, and deadly.

Real-life accounts of the highly trained marksmen who have honed the art of killing to a fine edge-and can turn the tides of war with one perfect shot.

THE FINANICAL TIMES - BEST BOOKS OF 2022 'The prolific military chronicler and analyst Mark Galeotti has produced exactly the right book at the right time.

The true story of a legendary SAS soldier who participated in the battle of Mirbat and assaulted the Iranian Embassy to free the hostages held within.

The compelling, true story of an SAS veteran, who led a team during the assault on the Iranian Embassy Siege in 1980, as well as serving in the Falklands, Northern Ireland and throughout the globe in a 15-year career with the Regiment.

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The compelling, true story of an SAS veteran, who led a team during the assault on the Iranian Embassy Siege in 1980, as well as serving in the Falklands, Northern Ireland and throughout the globe in a 15-year career with the Regiment.

The true story of a legendary SAS soldier who participated in the battle of Mirbat and assaulted the Iranian Embassy to free the hostages held within.

THE FINANICAL TIMES - BEST BOOKS OF 2022 'The prolific military chronicler and analyst Mark Galeotti has produced exactly the right book at the right time.

Ideal for fans of Dave Grossman, Paul Howe, George Thompson, and other authors of police booksA brilliant military intelligence book that shares leadership and training for the fightIncludes riveting stories of military operationsIn Leadership and Training for the Fight, MSG Paul R.

The sniper is a battlefield threat second to none.

FromNew York Times bestselling author Don Mann and Ralph Pezzulo, Navy SEAL expert advice on surviving in the jungle, in the mountains, in the desert, or at sea.

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The Difficult War: Perspectives on Insurgency and Special Operations Forces is a collection of essays that deals with theoretical concepts related to insurgency as well as to the practice of irregular warfare.

This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the United States Marine Corps, from 1775, through their service in World Wars 1 and 2, through to Korea and Vietnam.

With the outbreak of Gulf War hostilities a unit from 22 SAS slipped quietly over the border and into the enemy's backyard.

A precursor to American Sniper or Seal Team Six, The Commandos is a heart-pounding look at what it takes to fight alongside the very best of Americas armed forces.

Here is everything there is to know about the essentials of life as a Marine.

Ex-SAS soldier Pete Scholey tells the action-packed stories of 20 of his SAS colleagues.

A moving tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the fliers of RAF Bomber Command.

During World War II, it quickly became apparent that the physical and tactical demands placed upon paratroopers required men of exceptional stamina, courage and intelligence.

A brief history of secret British and American World War II organizations, their training, tools, successes, and their legacy.

Do you want to be a member of one of the worlds most elite special operations forces?

Imagine working all day in 100-degree plus temperatures under constant life-threatening circumstances, sometimes relying only on the negligible amount of hydration from a cactus youve dug up.

This is the history of two RAF squadrons who shared many tasks during WWII.

The SAS describes its attitude to the use of lethal force as 'Big boys' games, big boys' rules'.

Ex-SAS soldier Pete Scholey tells the action-packed stories of 20 of his SAS colleagues.

This is an untold, beautifully-written spy story set in wartime occupied France with a brilliant but ruthless British secret agent at its heart.

Following the success of Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper, sniper expert Martin Pegler gives us an in-depth study of the emergence of American rifleman, sharpshooter and sniper.

A full and detailed history of the military sniper, from the American Civil War to the war on terror, packed with first-hand accounts.

A full and detailed history of the military sniper, from the American Civil War to the war on terror, packed with first-hand accounts.

Following the success of Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper, sniper expert Martin Pegler gives us an in-depth study of the emergence of American rifleman, sharpshooter and sniper.

Bomb Hunters tells the story of the British army's elite bomb disposal experts in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

The Special Boat Squadron, or SBS, is one of the most admired, respected and feared Special Forces units in the world.

The Special Air Service (The SAS) are perhaps the Special Forces Regiment.

The Special Air Service (The SAS) are perhaps the Special Forces Regiment.

The Special Boat Squadron, or SBS, is one of the most admired, respected and feared Special Forces units in the world.

This is the story of how a small SOE unit led by Patrick Leigh Fermor kidnapped a German general on the Nazi-occupied island of Crete in 1944.

“A fascinating account of three SAS missions to counter the Exocet missile .

An incredible insight into the origins, training and earliest operations of the special service volunteer soldiers who formed the original units of the world's most famous military force.

Much has been written about the Roman army and the mighty legions that conquered their empire and then defended it for centuries against all comers.

The date is the 6 June 1944.

A history of Germany's Waffen-SS from its origins to its evolution, featuring insights to its leading commanders, divisions, war crimes and more.

An incredible insight into the origins, training and earliest operations of the special service volunteer soldiers who formed the original units of the world's most famous military force.

“A first-class work detailing the work of the elite British Commandos and their American counterpart the Rangers .

This meticulously researched biography of the controversial American commander Joe Stilwell presents an intimate account of his career and the complex story of the Burma campaign.

It's 1942 and the Nazis are racing to build an atomic bomb.