Special Forces in Action
Stilwell, Alexander
| Autor: | Stilwell, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Themengebiete: | Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 16.04.2015 |
| EAN: | 9781782742548 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 224 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Amber Books |
| Untertitel: | Iraq * Syria * Afghanistan * Africa * Balkans |
Produktinformationen "Special Forces in Action"
Special Forces in Action is a detailed account of the operations of the world's special forces from 1991 to the present day, giving full details of the clandestine activities of the world's elite soldiers. Authoritatively written and fully illustrated, the book is an expert account of a vital secretive arm of the modern military machine.In 1991, Coalition special forces were active deep inside Iraq, hunting down SCUD missile launchers before they could be fired. In 2011, US Navy SEALs were responsible for the assassination of the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden. In 2014, the US Delta Force captured Libyan terrorist Ahmed Abu Khattala, wanted for the attack on the US embassy in Benghazi in 2012. Over the last 25 years elite military formations have played an increasingly important role in the policing of the world's trouble spots, including rescuing hostages in Afghanistan and fighting Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. Special Forces in Action is a detailed account of the operations of the world's special forces from 1991 to the present day. From the Gulf War to the invasion of Iraq, via the war in Afghanistan, the search for war criminals in the Balkans, drug gang hunting in South America, hostage rescues in Africa, and the counter-terrorist initiatives since 9/11, the book brings the reader full details of the often clandestine and varied roles of the world's elite soldiers. Authoritatively written and illustrated with more than 180 photographs and artworks, Special Forces in Action is an expert account of how the world's special forces have become a vital arm of the modern military machine.
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