The SAS 1983-2014 / Leigh Neville.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neville, Leigh, author.

Series:

Elite ; 211.

Elite ; 211

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Special operations (Military science).

Great Britain--History.

Great Britain.

Great Britain. Army. Special Air Service.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (68 pages).

Place of Publication:

London, England ; New York, New York : Osprey Publishing, [2016]

Summary:

A Special Forces expert reveals the illustrated story of the SAS since the Falklands War, including their operations in the Gulf War and the War on Terror. Highly trained and immensely skilled, the SAS are widely regarded as one of the best Special Forces units in the world. Their missions are uniquely diverse, ranging from counter-terrorist responses at home and abroad; counter-insurgency in collaboration with US Delta Force and other foreign Special Forces; mobile operations in support of conventional forces; targeting terrorist leaders and man-hunting war criminals, to 'direct action' raids. This book charts the changing organization and operational emphases of the Regiment over the past 25 years; its individual deployments and operations, including those planned but aborted, joint missions with other British and foreign units. It sheds light on the SAS's involvement in the Troubles of Northern Ireland, their operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and the widespread use of the SAS in counter terrorism and counterinsurgency operations since 9/11. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and superb artwork plates.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781472814050

1472814053

9781472814043

1472814045