Wingate's Men: The Chindit Operations: Special Forces in Burma (Higgs Colin)(Paperback)

Wingate's Men: The Chindit Operations: Special Forces in Burma (Higgs Colin)(Paperback)

Possibly the most famous fighting formations of the Burma campaign during the Second World War were the Long Range Penetration Groups, more commonly known as the Chindits. Colonel Orde Wingate was given permission to attempt long-range operations deep within Japanese-held territory with the aim of

Special Operations Fitness - Hell Week (Life Is a Special Operation)(Paperback)

Designed by a retired U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) Lieutenant Colonel, Special Operations Fitness - Hell Week is an 8-day workout program deliberately calculated to test and validate aspiring members of the Special Operations community. Complete a cross-training workout, a self-defense

The Elite: The A-Z of Modern Special Operations Forces (Neville Leigh)(Pevná vazba)

Created by a world leader in modern Special Forces with access to some of the most secretive elite units, this book provides a fascinating overview of Special Forces units around the world, including the SAS and Delta Force. Using stunning photographs from around the world, including some

Always Faithful, Always Forward: The Forging of a Special Operations Marine (Couch Dick)(Paperback)

Established in 1986, the U.S. Special Operations Command was set up to bring the special operational disciplines of all branches of the military under a single, unified command to act on missions involving unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, and direct

Volunteers (Reeman Douglas)(Paperback / softback)

The Volunteers were the men and women of the Royal Navy's Special Operations units, carrying out lightning raids on hostile coasts. Each was hand-picked for their individual skills, and all of them were courageous. This is the story of a small group of such

Codenamed Dorset: The Wartime Exploits of Major Colin Ogden-Smith: Commando & SOE (Jacobs Peter)(Paperback)

This gripping history details the remarkable exploits of a Commando and Special Operations Executive operative during the Second World War. It is a story of extreme courage and a revealing portrait of a man who ultimately gave his life for the liberation of France. This is the first time his story

Rhodesian Air Force Operations: With Air Strikes (Geldenhuys Preller)(Paperback)

This is a comprehensive account of the Rhodesian Air Force role in the 1965 - 1980 war. The work includes one of the most detailed summaries of Rhodesian military operations. It serves as a work of reference for those interested in Southern African conflicts and military operations. There are

Special Operations in the American Revolution (Tonsetic Robert L.)(Paperback)

In this book, renowned author, and former U.S. Army Colonel, Robert Tonsetic describes and analyzes numerous examples of special operations conducted during the Revolution.'What is unique about this book is the perspective. To a modern-day reader, special ops conjure images of highly trained and

Slim's Burma Boys (Hill John)(Paperback)

The battle for Burma was the longest and bloodiest campaign fought by the British in the Second World War. John Hill, one of the few men to survive the entire campaign, shares the personal experiences of men who fought against the merciless Japanese Army, painting a vivid picture of what it was

My War in the SOE - Behind Enemy Lines in France and Burmah with the Special Operations Executive (Verlander Harry)(Pevná vazba)

U.S. Army Special Forces Handbook (Department of the Army)(Paperback)

This handbook reveals the techniques and tactics that make the U.S. Army Special Forces some of the most elite and highly skilled soldiers in the world. Trained to succeed in specialized operations such as reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and counter-terrorism, these soldiers undergo a

Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, 1100-1550 (Harari Yuval Noah)(Paperback)

Alongside the familiar pitched battles, regular sieges, and large-scale manoeuvres, medieval and early modern wars also involved assassination, abduction, treason and sabotage. These undercover operations were aimed chiefly against key individuals, mostly royalty or the leaders of the opposing

The Battle for Burma, 1942-1945 (Jowett Philip)(Paperback)

A visual record of all the armies involved in the Battle for Burma during the Second World War from the British, American, Chinese, Indian, Burmese Tribal forces as well as the Japanese Imperial Army.The battle for Burma during the Second World War was of vital importance to the Allies and the

Golden Earth: Travels in Burma (Lewis Norman)(Paperback)

Like most travelers in Burma, Norman Lewis fell in love with the land and its people. Although much of the countryside was under the control of insurgent armies-the book was originally published in 1952-he managed, by steamboat, decrepit lorry, and dacoit-besieged train, to travel almost everywhere

The SBS in World War II: An Illustrated History (Mortimer Gavin)(Paperback)

The Special Boat Squadron was Britain's most exclusive Special Forces unit during World War II. Highly trained, totally secretive, and utterly ruthless, the SBS was established as an entity in its own right in early 1943, having previously operated under the auspices of the SAS during the war in

Menu from the Midi (Taylor Colin Duncan)(Paperback)

Menu from the Midi explores French gastronomy from the farmer's field to the dining room

Special Forces Interpreter: An Afghan on Operations with the Coalition (Idrees Eddie)(Pevná vazba)

Eddie Idrees, a pseudonym for security reasons, has a fascinating and inspiring story to tell. Born in Afghanistan, he spent time as a refugee in Pakistan during the civil war dreaming of serving with the military. As this unique memoir reveals, his wishes came true in spades.For eight years from

Magnus Force: How Carlsen Beat Kasparov's Record (Crouch Colin)(Paperback)

In December 2012 Magnus Carlsen won the prestigious London Chess Classic and in doing so he became the highest-rated chess player in the history of the game, beating Garry Kasparov's 13-year-old record. Carlsen followed up this performance with another phenomenal tournament win at Wijk aan Zee,

The SAS in World War II (Mortimer Gavin)(Paperback)

The SAS are among the best-trained and most effective Special Forces units in existence. This book is the incredible story of their origins, told in their own words. During the summer of 1941, a young Scots Guard officer called David Stirling persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to a small band of 60

Southern Way Special 16 - 50 Years of the Bournemouth Electrics (Morton Colin Scott)(Paperback / softback)

Security Operations in Practice (Sheward Mike)(Paperback)

Security operations departments are growing in importance and recognition; they are responsible for the secure day to day running of an organisation's network, endpoint, application, identity and physical security controls. This book walks you through how to establish and grow a strong security

The Life of a Scilly Sergeant (Taylor Colin)(Paperback)

Meet Sergeant Colin Taylor, he has been a valuable member of the police force for more than 20 years, 5 of which have been spent policing the 'quiet' Isles of Scilly, a group of islands off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula. Colin has made it his purpose to keep the streets of Scilly

Men on Fire: Restoring the Forces That Forge Noble Manhood (Mansfield Stephen)(Paperback)

Men are in crisis. From every direction, they are presented with a deformed masculinity. One that sees women as conquests rather than partners. One that values success at work over success at home. One that hinders true and open friendships with other men who hold them up and hold them accountable

Sog: The Secret Wars of America's Commandos in Vietnam (Plaster John L.)(Paperback)

John Plaster's riveting account of his covert activities as a member of a special operations team during the Vietnam War is 'a true insider's account, this eye-opening report will leave readers feeling as if they've been given a hot scoop on a highly classified project' (Publishers