In the combat zone : special forces since 1945 / Robin Neillands.
In the combat zone : special forces since 1945 / Robin Neillands.
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Publisher
Washington Square, N.Y. New York University Press, 1998.
Date
1998.
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N356.167/6
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Language
English
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Physical content
xviii, 350 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Special Soldiers, Special Tasks -- 2. The Nursery of Special Forces, 1940-1945 -- 3. Tactics, Training, Technology and Terrain -- 4. The Post-War World, 1945-1950 -- 5. Behind the Lines in Korea, 1950-1953 -- 6. Colonial Wars, 1950-1960 -- 7. Commando Attacks and Low-Intensity Operations, 1955-19...
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Publisher
Washington Square, N.Y. New York University Press, 1998.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1998.
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Summary
Robin Neillands, military historian and himself a former Royal Marine Commando, here tells the story of special forces since the end of World War II, where possible in the words of the soldiers themselves. He describes the operational successes and failures, advances in military technology crucial to special force effectiveness, and the achievement...
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In the combat zone : special forces since 1945 / Robin Neillands.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 332-335) and index.
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N356.167/6
Record Identifier
74VMb2yrJoR3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMb2yrJoR3
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ISBN
0814757952
9780814757956
DDC
356.167
MMS ID
991000652769702626
