US Army Special Forces 1952–84

US Army Special Forces 1952–84
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 66
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ISBN-10 : 9781846037283
ISBN-13 : 184603728X
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Book Synopsis US Army Special Forces 1952–84 by : Gordon L. Rottman

Download or read book US Army Special Forces 1952–84 written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be few better qualified to chronicle the history of this unique organisation than former Special Forces Group weapons specialist Gordon Rottman, whose expert knowledge is clearly evident in this authoritative text. This volume also contains 12 full page colour plates by one of the world's most respected military artists, Ron Volstad.


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