Since its birth at Kabrti in 1941, the Special Air Service has consistently captured the imagination of the military and public alike by the daring and unconventional nature of its operations. The nature of the tasks and the methods peculiar to the SAS have made it difficult to standardise items of equipment. Apart from issues common to the British Army as a whole, SAS personnel have need of, and access to, various specialised 'pieces of kit': often SAS innovations created to meet specific needs. James Shortt investigates the organisation, tactics, equipment and remarkable history of Britain’s elite fighting force.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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The REAL TOUGH GUYS of the British Army,
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This review is from: The Special Air Service (Men at Arms Series, 116) (Paperback)
While every good soldier thinks that their outfit is the best and toughest. I doubt that many would like to go up against these boys. While there is a lot of BS and nonsense written about "The Regiment", the truth is still quite impressive. This book is amoung the 1st to take a more realistic look at the raising and history of one of Britains most misunderstood outfits. On a side note,Its a pity that a book about the Special Boat Squadron is not been published yet, now there is another interesting unit!
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SAS Men-at-Arms Angus McBride,
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This review is from: The Special Air Service (Men at Arms Series, 116) (Paperback)
Don't waste your oney on this newer reprint! It looks like they took an old copy of the book and ran off McBride's awesome illustrations on a color copier! The book is flimsy and the illustrations are not sharp and crisp, but fuzzy. I am going to find a second hand copy of this book. What a disappointment!
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Since its birth at Kabrit in 1994, the Special Air Service has consistently captured the imagination of the military and public alike by the daring and unconventional nature of its operations. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Special Air Service, Malayan Scouts, Middle East, British Army, North Africa, Far East, Royal Marine, Special Boat Section, David Stirling, Imperial War Museum, Special Boat Service, Special Boat Squadron, Parachute Regiment, Regular Army, Bradbury Lines, Dudley Clarke, Greek Sacred Squadron, Airborne Division, Earl Jellicoe, Free French, Jock Lewis, Second World War, Amphibious School, Brigade of Guards, Ferret Force New!
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Since its birth at Kabrit in 1994, the Special Air Service has consistently captured the imagination of the military and public alike by the daring and unconventional nature of its operations. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Special Air Service, Malayan Scouts, Middle East, British Army, North Africa, Far East, Royal Marine, Special Boat Section, David Stirling, Imperial War Museum, Special Boat Service, Special Boat Squadron, Parachute Regiment, Regular Army, Bradbury Lines, Dudley Clarke, Greek Sacred Squadron, Airborne Division, Earl Jellicoe, Free French, Jock Lewis, Second World War, Amphibious School, Brigade of Guards, Ferret Force New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Evolution of Special Forces in Counter-Terrorism: The British and American Experiences (Praeger Studies in Diplomacy and Strategic Thought) by J. Paul D. Taillon in Back Matter
- The SAS Fighting Techniques Handbook by Terry White in Front Matter
- Armies of the Gulf War (Elite) by Gordon Rottman in Back Matter
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