Ultimate Special Forces By Hugh McManners
Ultimate Special Forces By Hugh McManners
Hardcover
ISBN 1405302240
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley 2003
Condition: Good. The original printed boards without a DJ are shelf rubbed and edge worn/bumped. This book was read and enjoyed but is still overall good. The book has no inscriptions and the binding is excellent.
This volume provides an insight into the training, skills, organization and equipment behind the military expertise of the world's most highly trained soldiers. Hugh McManners recounts many famous operations - including Desert Storm in the Gulf War of 1991, and reveals how highly trained units perform vital and dangerous tasks. It also provides full information on campaigns, uniform, weapons and history.
A riveting exploration of the world's most highly trained military units, from the ancient Spartans to modern-day US Navy SEALs, Ultimate Special Forces offers over 700 illustrations of equipment and techniques used by today's special forces--from intelligence-gathering methods to special vehicles and survival gear. In-depth accounts of the background, organization, and landmark operations of famous military units such as the US's Delta and Britain's SAS make this gripping and essential reading for both causal readers and military history enthusiasts.
