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Special Forces: Guerrilla Warfare Manual Paperback – January 1, 1997

by Scott Wimberley (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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This handy manual is a primer in the many facets of a successful guerrilla campaign as taught by the pros in Special Forces. Covering everything from the first acts of sporadic rebellion to the final overthrow of a tyrannical government and establishment of a just, democratic society, it is a fascinating tutorial in modern armed resistance. For academic study only.
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Paladin Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0873649214
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0873649216
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paladin Pr; Reissue edition (January 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0873649214
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0873649216
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Customers find the book very informative and easy to read. They say it provides good basic information for tactics and governing command philosophy. Readers also mention the book contains an excellent summary of the techniques used to foment rebellion.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes to increase their knowledge ...
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Well written, informative read, I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes to increase their knowledge base on such subjects.
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Kurt Semler
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2005
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I bought this book counting on it being an entertaining read, and to study tactics but not expecting this much information. This book covers all crucial aspects of launching a successful insurgency. It will take you from the beginning planning stages to overthrowing an oppressive regime. I am now up to page 75 in this book, and so far I have read details on how to plan your operation, intelligence gathering, getting the locals on your side, direct and indirect support, engaging in fires, mobility, establishing an OP and LP, and assaults on enemy positions. If you want to wage a war, this book is for you. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

This book has more than enough information to get you started on the path to having a successful insurgent operation. Note that no matter how much you study the topic of waging an unconventional war, it is nothing like actual experience. I would rate this book VERY HIGH on the "Must Read" list for anyone even remotely interested in small unit operations. If I had to give an on line abbreviation for this book, it would be this: T.M.I.
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Allan M. Lees
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth The Time
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2014
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Most of the patrol skills etc. have been covered in greater detail and to better effect elsewhere. But this book contains an excellent summary of the techniques used to foment rebellion. The author seemingly presents the approaches with a straight face, arguing for "freedom and democracy and the right to worship god" while in fact showing how to be duplicitous, disingenuous, and downright deceitful. I suspect the author didn't see the contradictions but it really doesn't matter because the material is what counts. If anyone would like to understand why so many insurrections seem to be a by-the-numbers game this book will explain all. Why is the situation in Ukraine unfolding in a particular way? Because Putin, child of the KGB, read the Russian version of the same manual. Why did South American right-wing "freedom fighters" pursue a particular approach in the 1970s and 1980s? Because their US sponsors were working from manuals very much like this. So for anyone interested in how revolutions are engineered by outsiders, this is a great little resource.
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5.0 out of 5 stars arrived in perfect condition, well packaged
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
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Ordered from eschloss, shipping was faster than expected, arrived in perfect condition, well packaged. The book is exactly what I expected and very informative and easy to read/understand.
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Biker Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2013
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Great reading and reference, but as the author points out this book should never be used for terrorist purposes or by amateurs.
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Interesting book
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Tommy R Santa Maria,CA
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Info
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2014
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Good basic info for tactics and governing command philosophy. It gives you a basic idea on how to go about
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Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars Got it on time
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015
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Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Alles super
Reviewed in Germany on July 7, 2024
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Alles super, sehr schneller Versand, vielen Dank.
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Vicky
4.0 out of 5 stars Old but relevant
Reviewed in India on October 19, 2016
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Covers only the minor tactics, no strategies.
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