Special Forces: History, Roles And Missions, Training, Weapons And Equipment, Combat Scenarios

Featuring an impressive combination of authoritative text and dramatic photographs, Special Forces provides a captivating look at the life of the world's military elite. Covering the selection criteria, training, weaponry, and combat, the incredible roles these troops carry out are brought to life. Over 25 fascinating guides to special forces operations, including full-color photos of the training and missions themselves, describe combat missions from 1960 to the present day. Its the closest thing to experiencing life on the front line yourself. Special forces featured include: US 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, US Marine Corps Special Operations Command US Navy SEALS British SAS Regiment, British Special Reconnaissance Regiment Russian GRU Spetsnaz French Commandos-Marine German GSG 9 Indian Para-Commandos Australian SAS Egyptian Unit 777 and many more.