| Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces Contributor(s): Fredriksen, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598848100 ISBN-13: 9781598848106 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $106.92 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Special Forces - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 356.160 |
| LCCN: 2011036624 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.3" W x 10" (2.15 lbs) 404 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Most civilians have only a vague idea of what the U.S. Special Forces are all about--who they are, how they differ from our normal military forces, what they've accomplished throughout our history, and how they operate today. Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces examines the rich and varied history of U.S. Special Forces, identifies their contributions to specific conflicts from colonial times forward, and highlights their present operational excellence. In this first-ever reference guide to U.S. Special Forces, military historian John C. Fredriksen provides a carefully balanced presentation, describing all units in their own detailed section that discusses their origins, recruitment, training, tactics, and equipment, and defining military engagements, if known. The text also contains 20 biographical entries of noted personalities associated with special purpose activities. |