Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of the SAS written by Barry Davies and published by Virgin Books Limited. This book was released on 2001 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its origins during World War II to its modern role as the world's premier anti-terrorist unit, Britain's Special Air Service has been home to the most highly trained and deadly soldiers ever to do battle. This encyclopedia aims to penetrate the legend to provide a reference to every aspect of the history of the British Army's elite fighting force, and that of its brothers-in-arms in the Australian, New Zealand and Rhodesian SAS.
Download or read book The SAS Encyclopedia written by Steve Crawford and published by Lewis International (FL). This book was released on 1998 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain's Special Air Service is the most famous special forces unit in the world. This definitive and unique account of every aspect of this world-famous formation lists the battles and campaigns, weapons and equipment, training, tactics, and every single operation that SAS soldiers have taken part in up to the present day. With the aid of hundreds of color and black-and-white photos, the majority taken by SAS soldiers on campaign, this volume provides a stunning illustrative record of all the SAS's wars. The photos are complemented by a highly researched text that recounts all the Regiment's history in full. December '98 publication date.
Download or read book SAS Encyclopedia written by Steve Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is an account of every aspect of the world famous SAS. It lists battles, campaigns, weapons, equipment, tactics, training and every single SAS operation up to the present day.
Download or read book The SAS Encyclopedia written by Steve Crawford and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book SAS Encyclopedia of Survival written by Barry Davies and published by Lewis International (FL). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert in survival covers basic fieldcraft techniques, navigation and signaling equipment, and survival using the latest in military training. 600 photos and illustrations, many in color.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of the World s Special Forces written by Mike Ryan and published by Amber Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of the World’s Special Forces is the most comprehensive guide available to the world’s elite forces. Units are arranged by the type of mission that they specialize in; Sea, Land, Air and Counter-Revolutionary Warfare. Each entry includes detailed information about the unit, its history, tactics, weapons and equipment used.
Download or read book Who Dares Wins written by Gregory Fremont-Barnes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 5 days in May 1980, the world watched as the SAS performed a daring raid on the Iranian Embassy in London. Hailed by Margaret Thatcher as “a brilliant operation'' the raid was a huge success for the SAS, rescuing 19 hostages with near-perfect military execution, although 2 hostages were killed by terrorists. Despite the media attention, details of the siege are still largely unknown and those involved and the identities of the SAS troopers themselves, remain a closely guarded secret. This book takes an in -depth look at the siege, revealing the political background behind it and analysing the controversial decision by the Prime Minister to sign over control of the streets of London to the military. Artwork illustrates the moment the walls were breached and show how the strict planning of the operation was critical to its success. With input from those involved in the mission, the author strips away some of the mystery behind the best counter-terrorism unit in the world and their most famous raid.
Download or read book SAS The First Secret Wars written by Tim Jones and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2005-04-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The covert, clandestine operations of the Special Air Service (SAS) regiment, from the jungles of Malaya, Borneo and Brunei to the deserts and mountains of the Middle East and Afghanistan have always been the focus of intense fascination, stoked by the regiment's 'closed' organization and secretive activities. However, no period of activity has remained more secret than the vital years in the immediate aftermath of World War II when the regiment seemingly expired, only to rise miraculously from the dead to fight communism in the Malaya Emergency. Tim Jones' fascinating history pieces together the evidence to show that while the Malaya Emergency re-established the SAS as a unique source of counter-guerilla expertise, the regiment was not disbanded in 1945 and was, in fact, covertly involved in the Greek Civil War of 1945-49, a war unmatched in savagery until the Bosnian conflict in the 1990s. Revealing important operational secrets and shedding new light on post-war history, this book will be essential reading for enthusiasts of military history, and those interested in the world of intelligence.
Download or read book SAS Combat Handbook written by Barry Davies and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An SAS soldier explains the battle history of this prestigious military service, while teaching how you can defend yourself in both hand-to-hand and military combat. Seventy years after its inception, the Special Air Service (SAS) is recognized by many as one of the most decorated military forces in the world. Their soldiers do battle on a daily basis, taking actions that are normally swift, very hard hitting, and extremely secretive. They will go—willingly—deep behind enemy lines, taking on incredible odds and risking their lives in the hope of rescuing others. In the SAS Combat Handbook, you will be informed on all aspects of SAS operations. With never-before-seen photographs of these heroes in action and untold stories of individual acts of bravery, you will be taught the key combat methods that have made this military group exactly what they are: elite. Included are training tips that will teach you about various military tactics, such as: The art of cover and remaining hidden behind enemy lines The keys to covert insertion and extraction operations Counterterrorism skills, including building entry, ambush, and sniping Fire battles on land, in the air, or at sea And so much more From the gathering of intelligence to undercover operations, the SAS is made up of two hundred men who are rigorously selected, highly trained, and ready to face what others fear. They know what it takes to get the job done, and no matter the situation, their combat skills are the best in the business.
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia to GI Joe written by Vincent Santelmo and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable resource, this revised and expanded edition lists every Gl Joe figure and accessory through 2000. Features an updated price guide.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the U S Special Ops Forces written by Marc Cerasini and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the face of modern US warfare in the 21st century. The US Special Operations Forces will be at the forefront of every battle that the US will wage against the war on terrorism.
Download or read book SAS Language Reference written by SAS Institute and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's your one source for reference entries for individual elements of the SAS language in an alphabetized, encyclopedia format. This title is intended for users with previous experience with SAS or who have atleast an intermediate level of expertise with another programming language. Use this title for complete reference information for all nonoperating-environment-specific features of the SAS language. In this context, language includes all features that are not procedures. SAS Language Reference: Concepts is a companion volume to this title, providing essential concepts for SAS features, the DATA step, and SAS files. This title is available for purchase as a hardcopy book or e-book, or in the SAS OnlineDoc CD-ROM with PDF files. The HTML version of the SAS OnlineDoc CD-ROM is shipped free with Version 8.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Insurgency and Counterinsurgency written by Spencer C. Tucker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look at the insurgencies and counterinsurgencies throughout history with a concentration on the 20th and 21st centuries. This encyclopedia examines insurgencies—and the counterinsurgency efforts they prompt—through history, addressing military actions and the techniques and technologies employed in each conflict, significant insurgency leaders, and the leading theorists, with emphasis on the "small wars" of the 20th century and most recent decades. The clear, concise entries provide a breadth of coverage that ranges from the Maccabean Revolt in 168–143 BCE and the Peasants' Revolt in Germany in the 1500s to the American Revolutionary War and the ongoing insurgency in Syria. Readers will gain a solid understanding of how insurgency warfare and counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy has played a key role in the U.S. conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 21st century, and grasp how this important military strategy has evolved during modern times.
Download or read book The Iraq War Encyclopedia written by Thomas R. Mockaitis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 957 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work is an ideal resource for anyone interested in better understanding the controversial Iraq War. It treats the war in its entirety, covering politics, religion, and history, as well as military issues. The Iraq War started in 2003 in a quest to rid the nation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that were never found. It lasted over 8 years, during which more than 30,000 U.S. service members were wounded and almost 4,500 American lives lost. Comprised of some 275 entries, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines the war from multiple points of view. Each article is written by an expert with specialized knowledge of the topic. The reference covers every aspect of the Iraq War, from the U.S. invasion (Operation IRAQI FREEDOM) through the rise of Al Qaeda in Iraq, the surge, and the U.S. withdrawal. Other significant aspects of the conflict are addressed as well, including Abu Ghraib, WMDs, the controversial use of private military contractors, and Britain's role in the war. The book also features an overview essay, a "causes and consequences" essay, maps, photos, a chronology, and a bibliography.
Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design written by Bruce B. Frey and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2021-12-27 with total page 2005 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design maps out how one makes decisions about research design, interprets data, and draws valid inferences, undertakes research projects in an ethical manner, and evaluates experimental design strategies and results. From A-to-Z, this four-volume work covers the spectrum of research design strategies and topics including, among other things: fundamental research design principles, ethics in the research process, quantitative versus qualitative and mixed-method designs, completely randomized designs, multiple comparison tests, diagnosing agreement between data and models, fundamental assumptions in analysis of variance, factorial treatment designs, complete and incomplete block designs, Latin square and related designs, hierarchical designs, response surface designs, split-plot designs, repeated measures designs, crossover designs, analysis of covariance, statistical software packages, and much more. Research design, with its statistical underpinnings, can be especially daunting for students and novice researchers. At its heart, research design might be described simply as a formalized approach toward problem solving, thinking, and acquiring knowledge, the success of which depends upon clearly defined objectives and appropriate choice of statistical design and analysis to meet those objectives. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Research Design will assist students and researchers with their work while providing vital information on research strategies.
Download or read book Rescue at the Iranian Embassy written by Gregory Fremont-Barnes and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the raid of the Iranian embassy in London by British special forces after it had been taken over by Iranian Arab separatists, including the events leading up to the raid and its long-term impact on foreign relations.
Download or read book Persian Gulf War Encyclopedia written by Spencer C. Tucker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 1194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for high school and college-level readers as well as students attending military academies and general audiences, this encyclopedia covers the details of the Persian Gulf War as well as the long-term consequences and historical lessons learned from this important 20th-century conflict. This encyclopedia provides a rich historical account of the Persian Gulf War, examining the conflict from a holistic perspective that addresses the details of the military operations as well as the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of the war. The alphabetically arranged entries chart the events of the war, provide cross references and sources for additional study, and identify the most important individuals and groups associated with the conflict. In addition, it includes primary source documents that will provide readers with valuable insights and foster their critical thinking and historical reasoning skills. The Persian Gulf War served as the first live-combat test of much of the United States' then-new high-tech weaponry. The war also held many lessons about the play of national interests, the process of coalition building, the need for effective communication and coordination, and the role of individuals in shaping history. This book addresses all key battles, the nations involved, strategies employed by both sides, weapon systems used, the role of the media, the role played by women, and environmental and medical issues associated with the conflict.
