Secret Warfare

Special Operations Forces from the Great Game to the SAS

The evolution of special forces is studied in this book. From 19th-century imperialists to the SAS and from such diverse figures as Lawrence of Arabia to Sir Peter de la Billiere, this book examines special forces in war and peace explaining what they do and why they do it.

ISBN:
9780340658239
Format:
Hardback
Pages:
311
Published:
Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:
Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Weight:
643 g