Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 64 pages, ELI163. Intelligence specialist Leigh Neville identifies, describes and illustrates the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the British, American and other Coalition forces committed to the 'War on Terror' in Afghanistan since 2001, providing a fascinating insight into specific operations detailing weapons, equipment and experiences in combat. With a surprising amount of recently declassified material from government departments that are yet to be published in the mass media, this is a ground-breaking analysis of the largest mobilization of Special Forces in recent history. With extensive first-hand accounts providing an eyewitness perspective of the fighting on the ground and including information on the British SAS, the US Delta Force, Australian and Canadian special forces as well as MI6 and CIA operational units, this book provides a crucial study of their skills and successes amidst the Afghan mountains. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Bujeiro, Ramiro. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Leigh Neville is an Australian intelligence specialist who is currently studying for a degree in International Security. He has published a number of articles on the subject and has excellent contacts in the US, UK and Australian special forces. The author lives in New South Wales, Australia. RAMIRO BUJEIRO has become a frequent and popular contributor to Osprey Military's book series since illustrating Warrior 23, US Marine in Vietnam (1998). He is an experienced commercial artist who lives and works in his native city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. His professional background includes many commissions as a figure illustrator and strip cartoonist for clients all over Europe and the Americas, including many years' work for IPC Magazines in Great Britain. His main interests are the political and military history of Europe in the first half of the 20th century.

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Bookseller: Viceroy Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003577
Title: Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan
Author: Neville, Leigh
Illustrator: Bujeiro, Ramiro
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: New As New
ISBN 10: 1846033101
ISBN 13: 9781846033100
Publisher: Osprey Pub Co
Place of Publication: Uk
Date Published: 2008
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES AFGHANISTAN MODERN UNIFORMS
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Uniforms & Equipment;

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