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The elite : the story of special forces - from ancient Sparta to the Gulf War / Ranulph Fiennes.

The elite : the story of special forces - from ancient Sparta to the Gulf War / Ranulph Fiennes.
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ANF 356.167 FIE
 Adult Non Fiction   Adult Lending . Automatically Renewed . 23 Jun 2024
Reserve Title Catalogue Record 780530
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ISBN 9781471156625 (paperback)
1471156621 (paperback)
Classification 356.167 FIE
Personal Name Fiennes, Ranulph, Sir, 1944-
Title The elite : the story of special forces - from ancient Sparta to the Gulf War / Ranulph Fiennes.
Production & Copyright Details London : Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 2019.
©2019.
Physical Description 373 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Content type text
still image
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Note The best of the best, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their daring deeds. Whether it be fighting on the battlefield, storming forts and castles, rescuing hostages, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic assassination of enemy leaders, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake dangerous missions of the highest stakes. While celebrating the heroics of groups such as the SAS and Navy Seals, Sir Ranulph also reveals the true stories of infamous organisations such as The Assassins and Templar Knights. Uncovering their origins, and examining their weapons and tactics, Sir Ranulph showcases these units most famous missions, and reveals the men behind them. Showing incredible courage, often in the face of impossible odds, these units have also changed the course of history along the way. Sir Ranulph discusses the reasons behind their success and failures, with many notorious conflicts often being decided by these elite units facing off against each other, with the victor not only evolving warfare, but also consigning their opponent to history.
Subject - Topical Term Military art and science -- History
Special forces (Military science) -- History
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