Author: Fred J. Pushies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610606905
Category : Iraq War, 2003-2011
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Special Ops- America's Elite Forces in 21st Century Combat
Author: Fred J. Pushies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610606905
Category : Iraq War, 2003-2011
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610606905
Category : Iraq War, 2003-2011
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Killer Elite
Author: Michael Smith
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312378264
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
A British journalist specializing in defense topics offers a readable, useful addition to the literature on American special operations forces.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312378264
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
A British journalist specializing in defense topics offers a readable, useful addition to the literature on American special operations forces.
US Special Ops
Author: Fred Pushies
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 076034986X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Military author and spec ops expert, Fred Pushes, profiles weapons, missions, vehicles, and iconic commandos from the eighteenth-century to now.
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 076034986X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Military author and spec ops expert, Fred Pushes, profiles weapons, missions, vehicles, and iconic commandos from the eighteenth-century to now.
Delta: America's Elite Counterterrorist Force
Author: Terry Griswold D. M. Giangreco
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610600170
Category : Special forces
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The war that may never end is the war on terror, and the most elite U.S. counterterrorism force are the DELTA troops. They receive intense, specialized training at Fort Bragg in North Carolina and are deployed worldwide to help thwart terrorist activities. This new and expanded edition of DELTA is a fascinating look into the world of the DELTA trooper. Its detailed text and 100 photos take the reader inside the closed Special Operations Training Facility at Fort Bragg. This book shows how these elite counterterrorists are recruited, selected and trained, and the tactics they use to fight the ongoing war on terror.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610600170
Category : Special forces
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The war that may never end is the war on terror, and the most elite U.S. counterterrorism force are the DELTA troops. They receive intense, specialized training at Fort Bragg in North Carolina and are deployed worldwide to help thwart terrorist activities. This new and expanded edition of DELTA is a fascinating look into the world of the DELTA trooper. Its detailed text and 100 photos take the reader inside the closed Special Operations Training Facility at Fort Bragg. This book shows how these elite counterterrorists are recruited, selected and trained, and the tactics they use to fight the ongoing war on terror.
Spec Ops
Author: William H. McRaven
Publisher: Presidio Press
ISBN: 030754723X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Vice Adm. William H. McRaven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down Osama bin Laden, and commanded the courageous U.S. military unit that carried it out on May 1, 2011, ending one of the greatest manhunts in history. In Spec Ops, a well-organized and deeply researched study, McRaven analyzes eight classic special operations. Six are from WWII: the German commando raid on the Belgian fort Eben Emael (1940); the Italian torpedo attack on the Alexandria harbor (1941); the British commando raid on Nazaire, France (1942); the German glider rescue of Benito Mussolini (1943); the British midget-submarine attack on the Tirpitz (1943); and the U.S. Ranger rescue mission at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines (1945). The two post-WWII examples are the U.S. Army raid on the Son Tay POW camp in North Vietnam (1970) and the Israeli rescue of the skyjacked hostages in Entebbe, Uganda (1976). McRaven—who commands a U.S. Navy SEAL team—pinpoints six essential principles of “spec ops” success: simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed and purpose. For each of the case studies, he provides political and military context, a meticulous reconstruction of the mission itself and an analysis of the operation in relation to his six principles. McRaven deems the Son Tay raid “the best modern example of a successful spec op [which] should be considered textbook material for future missions.” His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. Maps, photos.
Publisher: Presidio Press
ISBN: 030754723X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
Vice Adm. William H. McRaven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down Osama bin Laden, and commanded the courageous U.S. military unit that carried it out on May 1, 2011, ending one of the greatest manhunts in history. In Spec Ops, a well-organized and deeply researched study, McRaven analyzes eight classic special operations. Six are from WWII: the German commando raid on the Belgian fort Eben Emael (1940); the Italian torpedo attack on the Alexandria harbor (1941); the British commando raid on Nazaire, France (1942); the German glider rescue of Benito Mussolini (1943); the British midget-submarine attack on the Tirpitz (1943); and the U.S. Ranger rescue mission at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines (1945). The two post-WWII examples are the U.S. Army raid on the Son Tay POW camp in North Vietnam (1970) and the Israeli rescue of the skyjacked hostages in Entebbe, Uganda (1976). McRaven—who commands a U.S. Navy SEAL team—pinpoints six essential principles of “spec ops” success: simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed and purpose. For each of the case studies, he provides political and military context, a meticulous reconstruction of the mission itself and an analysis of the operation in relation to his six principles. McRaven deems the Son Tay raid “the best modern example of a successful spec op [which] should be considered textbook material for future missions.” His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. Maps, photos.
The Competitive Advantage
Author: Michael E Krivdo
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781099805257
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Volume 8 of the Army University Large Scale Combat Operations series. The Competitive Advantage: Special Operations Forces in Large Scale Combat Operations presents twelve historical case studies of special operations forces from World War I through Operation Iraqi Freedom. This volume sheds light upon the emerging roles, missions, and unique capabilities that have forged a path for Army Special Operations Forces today. These case studies set Large Scale Combat Operations in the center and place ARSOF's role in the forefront. If a reader were to take one piece from this volume, it would be the clear understanding of the close synergy that occurs between the Conventional Force and SOF in Large Scale Combat Operations for major wars in the 20th and early 21st century. That synergy should provide a broad azimuth for military planners and practitioners to follow as the Army, SOF, and the Joint Force combine to preserve the peace, defend the Nation, and defeat any adversary.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781099805257
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Volume 8 of the Army University Large Scale Combat Operations series. The Competitive Advantage: Special Operations Forces in Large Scale Combat Operations presents twelve historical case studies of special operations forces from World War I through Operation Iraqi Freedom. This volume sheds light upon the emerging roles, missions, and unique capabilities that have forged a path for Army Special Operations Forces today. These case studies set Large Scale Combat Operations in the center and place ARSOF's role in the forefront. If a reader were to take one piece from this volume, it would be the clear understanding of the close synergy that occurs between the Conventional Force and SOF in Large Scale Combat Operations for major wars in the 20th and early 21st century. That synergy should provide a broad azimuth for military planners and practitioners to follow as the Army, SOF, and the Joint Force combine to preserve the peace, defend the Nation, and defeat any adversary.
Night Stalkers: 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Author: Fred J. Pushies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610600255
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The 160th Special Operations Aviations Regiment specializes in carrying out its life-and-death operations under the cover of darkness, hence their nickname: "Night Stalkers." They are renowned for being swift, sure, and particularly deadly with their accuracy in using state-of-the-art aircraft and equipment to assist special ops from the air. Their specialty is covert insertion, re-supply, and extraction of Special Ops teams. They also take part in armed escort, reconnaissance, surveillance, and electronic warfare in support of missions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610600255
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The 160th Special Operations Aviations Regiment specializes in carrying out its life-and-death operations under the cover of darkness, hence their nickname: "Night Stalkers." They are renowned for being swift, sure, and particularly deadly with their accuracy in using state-of-the-art aircraft and equipment to assist special ops from the air. Their specialty is covert insertion, re-supply, and extraction of Special Ops teams. They also take part in armed escort, reconnaissance, surveillance, and electronic warfare in support of missions.
Apollo's Warriors
Author: Michael E. Haas
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788149832
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Presenting a fascinating insider's view of U.S.A.F. special operations, this volume brings to life the critical contributions these forces have made to the exercise of air & space power. Focusing in particular on the period between the Korean War & the Indochina wars of 1950-1979, the accounts of numerous missions are profusely illustrated with photos & maps. Includes a discussion of AF operations in Europe during WWII, as well as profiles of Air Commandos who performed above & beyond the call of duty. Reflects on the need for financial & political support for restoration of the forces. Bibliography. Extensive photos & maps. Charts & tables.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788149832
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Presenting a fascinating insider's view of U.S.A.F. special operations, this volume brings to life the critical contributions these forces have made to the exercise of air & space power. Focusing in particular on the period between the Korean War & the Indochina wars of 1950-1979, the accounts of numerous missions are profusely illustrated with photos & maps. Includes a discussion of AF operations in Europe during WWII, as well as profiles of Air Commandos who performed above & beyond the call of duty. Reflects on the need for financial & political support for restoration of the forces. Bibliography. Extensive photos & maps. Charts & tables.
10th Mountain Division
Author: Fred J. Pushies
Publisher: Zenith Imprint
ISBN: 1616732687
Category : Mountain warfare
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Publisher: Zenith Imprint
ISBN: 1616732687
Category : Mountain warfare
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
82nd Airborne
Author: Fred J. Pushies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616732721
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Drawing recruits from all 48 states at the time of its inception, the 82nd Airborne earned the nickname “All American.” And indeed, from its beginnings in 1917 to its service today in Afghanistan and Iraq, the 82nd has remained the nation’s best-known--and most widely respected--airborne unit. This book traces the 82nd Airborne’s history from its roots in the 82nd Infantry Division to its current service. While providing a historical overview of the grand heritage of the All Americans--the unit’s stellar service during World War II, its reserve status during the Cold War, its peacekeeping mission in the Dominican Republic and sustained action in Vietnam--82nd Airborne focuses primarily on the unit’s contemporary service. Author Fred J. Pushies discusses the division’s involvement in small conflicts, including Grenada and Panama, throughout the 1980s. And he details the 82nd’s service throughout the 1990s in Iraq, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo--and, since 9/11, in Afghanistan and Iraq. His is the most thorough and up-to-date account of the legendary All Americans in the modern era.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616732721
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Drawing recruits from all 48 states at the time of its inception, the 82nd Airborne earned the nickname “All American.” And indeed, from its beginnings in 1917 to its service today in Afghanistan and Iraq, the 82nd has remained the nation’s best-known--and most widely respected--airborne unit. This book traces the 82nd Airborne’s history from its roots in the 82nd Infantry Division to its current service. While providing a historical overview of the grand heritage of the All Americans--the unit’s stellar service during World War II, its reserve status during the Cold War, its peacekeeping mission in the Dominican Republic and sustained action in Vietnam--82nd Airborne focuses primarily on the unit’s contemporary service. Author Fred J. Pushies discusses the division’s involvement in small conflicts, including Grenada and Panama, throughout the 1980s. And he details the 82nd’s service throughout the 1990s in Iraq, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo--and, since 9/11, in Afghanistan and Iraq. His is the most thorough and up-to-date account of the legendary All Americans in the modern era.