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| 020 | _a0891415440 (hbk.) | ||
| 100 | 1 | _aMCRAVEN William H | |
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_aSpec ops: _bcase studies in special operations warfare: theory and practice |
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_aNovato, Calif: _bPresidio, _c1995 |
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| 300 | _a402p. | ||
| 520 | _aThis 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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_aSPECIAL OPERATIONS _x WARFARE |
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_aMILITARY _x THEORY |
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_aMILITARY _x PRACTICE |
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