The new manual on how to combat organized movements that seek to overthrow governments through subversion & armed conflict. Includes the tactics, doctrine & goals of dealing with violent insurgencies. Describes methods & principles that can be applied to
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A powerful look inside a Special Forces A-Team & its dramatic battle against a huge opposing force in Iraq. 16 pg B&W photos section; 6x9 inches, 304 pgs.
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Chronicles the boots on the ground actions by U.S. Army Special Ops Command (USASOC) from September 11, 2001, until May 15, 2002. What makes this book so significant is that the history was captured as USASOC troops (Green Berets, Rangers, PsyOps, SpecO
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A comprehensive guide to the customs, language & structure of the armed forces. Explains organization, expressions, & customs of all branches of the U.S. military; perfect for people who need to verify military info & history buffs.
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An unflinching account of the fighting in today's war-for-hire -- from a highly decorated officer. 32 color photos; 6x9 inches, 304 pgs.
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New military history in the bestselling series from Hugh Lauter Levin Associates. Oversize, in-depth book surveys America's elite forces. From Roger's Rangers in Revolutionary times to the Underwater Demolition Teams of WWII to contemporary specialized co
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A comprehensive and heavily illustrated guide to warfare in the ancient world. 25 B/W photos, 24 color maps & 100 B/W line drawings; 10x7 inches, 256 pgs.
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One of the most famous men in the history of special forces; this book tells the full story. The vivid career of Hitler's top commando who lead daring WWII missions, including the rescue of Mussolini. Foreword by Charles Messenger. 8 B&W photos; 6x9 inche
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The key source of professional info for NCOs, who have come to rely on its accuracy & completeness. 16-pg. color insert, 10 B&W photos, 40 illus; 6x9 inches, 400 pgs.
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The first inside story of a Navy SEAL medic, a man who wanted to heal--not to kill--but did both to save lives. 6x9 inches, 336 pgs.
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Presents an objective & rigorous analysis of the main myths, legends & popular falsehoods of the Second World War. The result is a new & refreshing perspective on the popular image of the Second World War. 35 B&W photos; 9x6 inches, 224 pgs.
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A fascinating look into the world of the DELTA trooper. Shows how these elite counterterrorists are recruited, selected & trained, & the tactics they use to fight the ongoing war on terror. 100 photos.
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A deluxe bound, hardcover limited printing of its famous guide, now in its 50th edition. Included are a history of this venerable book & interesting excerpts & illustrations from the 1930 first edition. 75th anniversary of the 1st edition, which brought t
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75th anniversary of the 1st edition, which brought the finest in personal & professional guidance, info, & advice for a successful career as an Army officer, just as it does today! 1 B&W photo, 60 drawings,16 pg. color insert of medals; 6x9 inches, 672 pg
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An inside look at Frances most elite military unit. A fascinating journey into a military unit that is almost unique in the history of men-at-arms. 180 B&W & Full Color photos/illus; 7.5x9.5 inches, 192 pgs.
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Delves into this ancient & infamous art of war, its successes & failures, its practitioners, & its opponents. 31 B&W photos, Cross-references; List of acronyms. 7x10 inches, 328 pgs.
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Official guide to fighting & surviving in the field. Dedicated to the arts of the soldier; has introduced countless recruits to the deadly intricacies of combat. Obstacles, Tracking, Survival, Urban Areas, & more. B&W illus; 7.5x9 inches, 288 pgs.
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A unique compilation of first-hand eyewitness accounts & original at-the-scence illustrations that bring the era alive. 500 B&W illus; 7.5x9 inches, 240 pgs.
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No previous publication has every included so many fascinating photos of the SAS, making this the first complete & authoritative photgraphic account of the Special Air Service. 10x12 inches, 224 pgs.
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Final days before the D-Day invasion from previously unpublished diaries & letters. A riveting account of ten ordinary men & women in World War II-including an American paratrooper, a German soldier, a 19-year-old English woman working on secret codes, a
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This series offers a stunning new look at the people, places, & military hardware from past to the present. Full color gatefolds & timelines; 10x12 inches, 144 pgs.
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From the Colonial War with France in the 40s & 50s, through to the final evacuation of Saigon, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the Vietnam War. The 15 chapters are written by a diverse set of expert authors including participants in the war,
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This extraordinary set of 10 titles includes: Goshawk Squadron, Last Days of the Reich, Full Circle, The Small Back of the Room, Dambusters Raid, Against All Odds, Military Errors of World War II, Military Mavericks, Kamikaze, & The Battle of Britiain. 5x
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This was a mission of international importance & the best America had to offer was needed. As such, it was given to Americas super secret counter-terrorist unit--an elite & mysterious unit known as Delta Force. The first ever accurate first hand account
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These invaluable references employ remarkable computer technology that generates stunning graphics to bring to life memorable battles. Full color graphics, maps, & photos t/out; 10x12 inches, 200 pgs.
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The Marine Corps is a proud defender of the American ideal. This illustrated volume gives readers a feel for what it means & has meant to be a Marine. 100 color, 80 B&W photos, 20 diagrams; 10x10 inches, 192 pgs.
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These invaluable references employ remarkable computer technology that generates stunning graphics to bring to life memorable battles. Full color graphics, maps, & photos t/out; 10x12 inches, 200 pgs.
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Tells of the officers & men who fought the battles & created the strategies, tracing the progress & expansion of technology & tactics from the early colonial days through the furious combat of World War II at sea against Japan, to shielding the nation fro
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These invaluable references employ remarkable computer technology that generates stunning graphics to bring to life memorable battles. Full color graphics, maps, & photos t/out; 10x12 inches, 200 pgs.
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An encyclopedic, year-by-year summary of Air Force activities, from the early years of flight to Operation Iraqi Freedom. 500 color photos, 500 color illus, 1000 B&W photos, Maps; 9x13 inches, 640 pgs.
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