U. S. Elite Counterterrorist Forces (Power) [Paperback]

Stephen Tomajczyk (Author)

Book Description

Series: Power | Publication Date: December 13, 1997

Hostage Rescue Teams, Fleet Anti-Terrorist Security Teams, and other top-notch counter-terrorist units are profiled in this fully-illustrated history. First-hand interviews and the personal experiences of these elite team members describe the extensive training their units undergo, and the special equipment and techniques they use. An unpresidented look at the inner workings of todays elite forces!

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Zenith Press (December 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760302200
• ISBN-13: 978-0760302200
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #404,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information, March 2, 2001

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Peter (California, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: U. S. Elite Counterterrorist Forces (Power) (Paperback)

One must take into account that the book is after all, 1997...there were only a few terrorist activities that happened to the United States at that time.

I find this book to be a good primer to other aspects of CT forces. Its only equal is Concord's "Special Operations Journal" which as of 3/1/2001 is in Volume 13. However, each SOJ is about the price of this book and you need to buy 3-4 SOJs to have the units contained here.

The book doesn't really cover the military CT groups like Delta or SEALs (Douglas Waller's "Commandos" does better) but FBI HRT, US Marshals, and CT forces against super-terrorism.

Stephen F. Tomajczyk did speak the truth when he said he visited these units and the photos show training exercises. Of course given the nature of their top-secret work, real mission photos aren't included...same applies to Concord Special Ops. Photos are mainly of training and the text is about unit history and terrorist events up to 1997.

For the size and price, I think this is a great valuable book and the first of its kind. Surely other future authors can provide more detailed text or photos but you won't find such value, blueprints, diagrams, color photos, descriptions, and true life stories of SEVERAL units in just one book or just one journal of Concord "Special Ops." And if you do, chances are the price will be a lot higher than this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First hand knowledge makes a first rate read, April 30, 1999

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This review is from: U. S. Elite Counterterrorist Forces (Power) (Paperback)

You must read this book; not only is it packed with information, it is also very educational. The book is easy to follow and if you have any interest in knowing how the men of America protect us while we sleep, this is the book to buy!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Ambitious though disappointing, February 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: U. S. Elite Counterterrorist Forces (Power) (Paperback)

I picked up this book expecting a look at the many facets of the U.S. military and law enforcement special operations and counter-terrorist community though was disappointed by the units ultimately selected. The narrative is weak and not very insightful. I cannot endorse this title.