Special and elite forces

Jimgrim is an American secret agent who has been recruited by the British intelligence services because of his in-depth knowledge of Arab life.

The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to American and British special forces, covering all aspects of their equipment, training and deployment in the Iraq age of warfare.

Excerpt:"e;The romance of war in its most thrilling form is exemplified in this narrative of the adventures of "e;The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents.

"e;Weapon of Choice"e; presents a history of the U.

George Barton's 'The History of Espionage' is a thorough exploration of the clandestine world of espionage, delving into its evolution from ancient times to the modern era.

New York Times Bestseller: The definitive investigation into the terror attack in Libya that killed four Americans and its aftermath.

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.

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.

Who are the world's best soldiers?

The memoir of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the Russian woman who was WWII's most accomplished sniper-and a friend of Eleanor Roosevelt.

More than half a century after his death, Lt Col.

Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education.

The story of the United States Army is always growing and changing.

Collins Shorts - insight in an instant.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.

This is Leonard Ratcliff's story, one of five true-life recollections from the Second World War in Tales From The Special Forces Club.

This is Harry Verlander's story, one of five true-life recollections from the Second World War in Tales From The Special Forces Club.

This is Corran Purdon's story, one of five true-life recollections from the Second World War in Tales From The Special Forces Club.

The Royal Naval Commandos had one of the most dangerous and important tasks of any unit in World War II – they were first onto the invasion beaches and they were the last to leave.

The first volume of the tactical and operational history of World War II Germany’s fourth SS-Panzerkorps division and its leader.

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.

An examination of how the Waffen-SS fared in Normandy in June 1944 and whether they deserve their reputation of being the ultimate fighting soldiers.

"e;Well-written and meticulously researched, the book is an excellent example of truth being more interesting than fiction.

An insider's account of the South Vietnamese elites who strove to carry on the war against the Communists during the U.

This is the gripping true story of 4 intense years in the life of a US Army Special Forces soldier, who joins the UN and then goes on to an assignment in Iraq at the time of the deadly jihadist bombing attack of the UN headquarters.

The Royal Naval Commandos had one of the most dangerous and important tasks of any unit in World War II – they were first onto the invasion beaches and they were the last to leave.

A history of the twentieth-century Royal Air Force training programme as told by the men who lived it.

In the early hours of 15 May 1982, three Sea King helicopters carrying 42 men of 22 SAS Regiment and attachments, lifted off from the carrier HMS Hermes and headed towards the remote Pebble Island on the north coast of West Falkland.

The covert, clandestine operations of the Special Air Service (SAS) regiment, from the jungles of Malaya, Borneo and Brunei to the deserts and mountains of the Middle East and Afghanistan have always been the focus of intense fascination, stoked by the regiment's 'closed' organization and secretive activities.

The first memoir of an Afghan interpreter with the Coalition who served with both US Special Forces and the SAS over an eight year period.

A history of the twentieth-century Royal Air Force training programme as told by the men who lived it.

“[An] informative and readable account of the growth of the politically motivated and extremely violent Mau Mau in Kenya.

"e;Provides an excellent overview of the development of parachute troops as well as an exciting battle narrative and gripping human interest story.

Always marked out for high rank, Robert Laycock came into his own when selected to raise 8 Commando, a new ‘crack’ unit early in the Second World War.

Few outside the security services have heard of 14 Company.

Through an array of theoretical approaches and empirical material, this comprehensive and accessible volume surveys private armed forces and directly challenges conventional stereotypes of security contractors.

For the first time, leading Second World War authors from around the world have collaborated on a definitive anthology of the greatest snipers of the war.

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The covert, clandestine operations of the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS), from the jungles of Malaya, Borneo and Brunei to the deserts and mountains of the Middle East have always been the focus of intense fascination, stoked by the regiment's 'closed' organization and secretive activities.

In the early hours of 15 May 1982, three Sea King helicopters carrying 42 men of 22 SAS Regiment and attachments, lifted off from the carrier HMS Hermes and headed towards the remote Pebble Island on the north coast of West Falkland.