Special and elite forces

A key part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes the bodyguard of Turkish cavalry which remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire.

This book explores the main patterns of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes how to achieve these finishes in clear, step-by-step instructions.

Driven out of Germany after his defeat at Leipzig in 1813, Napoleon seemed to face disaster.

In the darkest days of World War II, the British planned a daring airborne operation to capture the secret of the new German radar.

This book explores the main patterns of Waffen-SS camouflage and dress and describes how to achieve these finishes in clear, step-by-step instructions.

Fully illustrated, this book examines the evolving armored vehicle tactics used by US forces during World War II.

Fully illustrated, this book examines the evolving armored vehicle tactics used by US forces during World War II.

This visual history sheds light on forgotten parts of World War II history through the lens of the US Marine Corps, serving everywhere outside of the Pacific.

Welcome to the World's Toughest Cops.

This timely addition to Civil War history shares the stories of 25 unique military organizations, showing how past and future collided in the first modern war.

One of the most difficult security challenges of the post-Cold War era has been stabilizing failing states in an era of irregular warfare.

One of the most difficult security challenges of the post-Cold War era has been stabilizing failing states in an era of irregular warfare.

This timely addition to Civil War history shares the stories of 25 unique military organizations, showing how past and future collided in the first modern war.

Mackin''s memoirs are a haunting portrayal of war in the tradition of All Quiet on the Western Front.

It’s 1942 and Hitler’s armies stand astride Europe like a colossus.

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

“Kids like me didn’t go to Vietnam,” writes Jack McLean in his compulsively readable memoir.

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Vulture soup, anyone?

An unprecedented introduction to the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command.

An unprecedented introduction to the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command.

This book examines how violent non-state actors (VNSAs) emulate and develop military special operation capabilities.

This book examines how violent non-state actors (VNSAs) emulate and develop military special operation capabilities.

The remarkable history of the women who worked for Special Operations Executive across occupied Europe In the wake of the Nazi invasion of Europe, the tentative sparks of resistance in occupied countries were fanned by Britain's Special Operations Executive.

The greatest naval conflict in history occurred during World War II from 1939 to 1945.

"e;If one aspires to live a noble and meaningful life, you'll find an exemplar here.

"e;If one aspires to live a noble and meaningful life, you'll find an exemplar here.

In January 1951, Lieutenant Evgeniy Borisov was sent to the headquarters of the Soviet 5th Army in Spassk-Dalnii, a small city in the Russian Far East.

In January 1951, Lieutenant Evgeniy Borisov was sent to the headquarters of the Soviet 5th Army in Spassk-Dalnii, a small city in the Russian Far East.

This essential resource offers extensive updates on the leading Supreme Court cases impacting law enforcement in the United States, creating a must-have reference for police officers to stay up-to-date and have a strong understanding of the law and their function within it.

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"e;Mission Iran is a must-have for any military library of the Cold War and special operators.

This essential resource offers extensive updates on the leading Supreme Court cases impacting law enforcement in the United States, creating a must-have reference for police officers to stay up-to-date and have a strong understanding of the law and their function within it.

From a small number of clandestine activities against the German occupation of Denmark in 1940, a sophisticated resistance movement developed which by 1944, with the support of Special Operations Executive, had become a highly effective intelligence gathering and sabotage organisation.

*Out now: The explosive new book from the multiple Sunday Times bestselling author sharing unique insights gained from a life spent in the battlefield*'Few men are born brave; many become so through care and force of discipline.

Since their foundation during the Second World War, the Parachute Regiment has acquired a formidable reputation as tough, fearless soldiers.

The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb is a compact tale of Egyptian adventure in which archaeological curiosity, danger, and esoteric suggestion converge around the shadow of the Great Pyramid.

The sequel to Michael Knights' successful 25 Days to Aden, The Race for Mukalla is the story of elite UAE forces taking the counter-terrorism fight to Al -Qaeda in the southern Yemen port of Mukalla.

A compelling account of Australia's intelligence organisations and special forces - from the early days of the commandos during World War II through to the SAS of today and the cyber wars of the future.

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.

Life and leadership lessons from the Special Forces, from the stars of Channel 4 series SAS: Who Dares Wins - including Sunday Times bestselling author of FIRST MAN: LEADING FROM THE FRONT, Ant MiddletonAre you up to the challenge of SAS leadership?

A superbly illustrated account of one of the key milestones in the development of modern US Special Operations Forces, the hugely complex POW rescue at Son Tay.

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.

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.

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