The Operators: Inside the World's Special Forces

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 224 pages
• Published by: Skyhorse Publishing May 6, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1602392153
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1602392151
• Book Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description
Never before have the techniques and operations of special forces around the world been revealed in such fascinating detail.

Journalist and soldier Mike Ryan's access to restricted information is at the heart of this extraordinary look into the world of special forces and their tactics, training, and protocols. Ryan's web of military contacts in the U.S. and Europe allows him to tell the full stories of famous special forces units (like the SAS, Delta Force, and the French Foreign Legion), to discuss their role today on an ever-changing battlefield, and to ponder their increasing use as political enforcers. Soldiers from all over the world talk candidly about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, and operations in the Balkans, Somalia, and Sierra Leone. Every entry on a unit, tactic, or weapon is backed up with photographs of it in action, as well as testimony from operators in the field and a full analysis of its combat effectiveness. 240 color photographs.

About The Author
Mike Ryan's two books, Baghdad or Bust and Special Operations in Iraq, are among the most reliable accounts of the Iraq War. He lives in London, England.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Operators: Inside the World's Special Forces (Hardcover) Well researched book, excellent structure and flow throughout. It includes sections on recent conflicts, such as the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq etc. I enjoyed, the straight from the horse's mouth accounts of operations,along with some great photos, some I've seen published before but lots of unpublished ones. Some chapters covered details of the selection process for both Delta and the SAS. Some great mission planning information and a good section on Worldwide Special Forces, along with the equipment they use. The book finishes off with good chapter on future operations & equipment. Overall an excellent book, although the main focus is on US, UK and Australian Special Forces.