Spec ops: case studies in special operations warfare: theory and practice

MCRAVEN William H

Spec ops: case studies in special operations warfare: theory and practice - Novato, Calif: Presidio, 1995 - 402p.

This book develops a theory of special operation that explains why the phenomenon occurs. A special operation is conducted by forces specially trained, equipped, and supported for a specific target whose destruction, elimination or rescue is a political or military imperative. Special operations forces are able to beat the odds. It shows the use of certain principles of warfare a special operations force can reduce what Carl von Clausewits calls the fricitons the special force can achieve relative superitority over the enemy.

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS -- WARFARE
MILITARY -- THEORY
MILITARY -- PRACTICE