Swords of lightning: special forces and the changing face of warfare

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London: Brassey's, 1992Description: 292pISBN:
  • 0080409768 (hbk.)
Subject(s): Summary: The history of the special forces by considering their many and varied peacetime and battlefield tasks. Using a wide range of open source material, it introduces the different SF groups, their selection, training and the hidden heroes who provide support for special operations. The chapters cover SF-led guerrilla and counter guerrilla operations, the long range reconnaissance patrol, combat rescue raids and sabotage.
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The history of the special forces by considering their many and varied peacetime and battlefield tasks. Using a wide range of open source material, it introduces the different SF groups, their selection, training and the hidden heroes who provide support for special operations. The chapters cover SF-led guerrilla and counter guerrilla operations, the long range reconnaissance patrol, combat rescue raids and sabotage.

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