Special and elite forces

A comprehensive illustrated overview of the dynamic operations that have saved lives in hostage situations around the world.

A photographic history of elite units in WWII and Korea, including uniforms, equipment, and more.

Guns of the Elite Forces provides a penetrating account of the weapons that elite fighting troops carry into combat.

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

British commandos are among the most celebrated soldiers of the Second World War.

A British soldier recounts his experience maintaining surveillance towers in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in this candid military memoir.

A British soldier recounts his experience maintaining surveillance towers in Northern Ireland during The Troubles in this candid military memoir.

While always dangerous and daring, SAS operations are by no means invariably successful and when they go wrong, they do so very badly.

Overshadowed by the dramatic British failure at Arnhem, the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were a vital component of Operation Market-Garden and succeeded in capturing their objectives at Eindhoven and Nijmegen.

Overshadowed by the dramatic British failure at Arnhem, the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were a vital component of Operation Market-Garden and succeeded in capturing their objectives at Eindhoven and Nijmegen.

Commando is the all action history of World War II's toughest troops, and is the complete untold story of victory against overwhelming odds.

In April 1862, the stage was set for one of the greatest locomotive chases in history.

Commando is the all action history of World War II's toughest troops, and is the complete untold story of victory against overwhelming odds.

In April 1862, the stage was set for one of the greatest locomotive chases in history.

The definitive illustrated history of American Special Forces, including their training, tactics, weapons and famous missions.

The definitive illustrated history of American Special Forces, including their training, tactics, weapons and famous missions.

A detailed history of SACO- the rice paddy navy -the U.

In The Para Fitness Guide, Major Sam McGrath of the legendary Parachute Regiment has collected together an inspirational series of exercises which are perfect for anyone.

In The Para Fitness Guide, Major Sam McGrath of the legendary Parachute Regiment has collected together an inspirational series of exercises which are perfect for anyone.

Set in the context of the Dieppe raid as a whole, Will Fowler studies the contribution of No.

"e;A multi-layered portrait of a dedicated professional soldier who was far from being the archetypal rough-hewn paratrooper of popular mythology.

A Royal Navy helicopter pilot's firsthand account of British Special Forces operations in the Falklands Islands and a failed raid on mainland Argentina.

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.

I've written this book to help you the soldier kill the enemy when you get the chance and, most importantly, come back home in one piece.

Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II.

Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II.

Set in the context of the Dieppe raid as a whole, Will Fowler studies the contribution of No.

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

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

In the years between 31 BC and AD 500 the Romans carved out a mighty empire stretching from Britain to the deserts of North Africa.

No American military unit can claim as colorful and volatile a history as the Rangers, who have led the way in America's wars for well over 300 years.

No American military unit can claim as colorful and volatile a history as the Rangers, who have led the way in America's wars for well over 300 years.

Since their creation in 1983, the US Navy SEALs have been involved in unconventional warfare around the globe, undertaking crucial and clandestine missions.

Since their creation in 1983, the US Navy SEALs have been involved in unconventional warfare around the globe, undertaking crucial and clandestine missions.

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

Steven Preece was a Royal Marine Commando from 1983 to 1990, serving first at entry-level and then as a lance-corporal.

The SAS have earned their reputation as the world's toughest fighting unit, from the Falklands War to Kosovo, the Gulf War and other crises elsewhere.

Here are thirty true and graphic accounts of the most heroic SAS and special-forces missions ever undertaken into the most dangerous place of all - behind enemy lines.

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.

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The SAS veteran, mercenary and author of No Mean Soldier looks back on a life of combat in this revised and expanded edition of his classic memoir.

The Emergence of American Amphibious Warfare, 1898-1945 examines how the United States became a military superpower through the use of amphibious operations.

SynopsisFive decades after the Nigerian Civil War, an energized, well-funded and strategic neo-terror organization comprising the kin of the slain Eastern officers has arisen from the ashes of the bloody past to push a renewed, ambitious agenda.

The creation and intense training regimens of the British Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services leading into WWII.

New edition: The classic illustrated history of the special ops unit-"e;an unprecedented look into this little-known aspect of the Vietnam conflict"e; (American Rifleman).

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

In Super Snipers, the editors of Soldier of Fortune show readersthe ways of the expert sniper in forty stories from those who have mastered the craft.

Compiled from the most relevant and important survival information offered by current U.

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.