Secret Warfare by Adrian Weale

Secret Warfare by Adrian Weale

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A study of the evolution of special forces from nineteenth century imperialists to the SAS. Weale examines the record of special forces in war and peace, counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism, explaining what they do, why they do it and whether they are effective and worth their high cost in effort, resources and ultimately lives.

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Secret Warfare by Adrian Weale

The Jewel Game was a memory technique taught to British agents in India, as they prepared to take on their Imperial Russian adversaries. A century later, this technique is used by British special forces as they prepare for operations against the IRA. This book explores the evolutionary path of special forces from the 19th century to modern elite forces used in the Gulf War, the Falklands and Vietnam. The book takes in such diverse figures as Lawrence of Arabia and Sir Peter del la Billiere, and examines the record of special forces in war and peace, explaining what they do, why they do it and whether they are effective.
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ISBN 13 9780340658246
ISBN 10 034065824X
Title Secret Warfare
Author Adrian Weale
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 1998-02-05
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.