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Special Forces. The Changing Face of Warfare

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First edition. Pictorial dust-jacket with title. Publishers burgundy cloth with gilt title to spine. Full-page b & w plates. "They are the cream of the crop, the elite, feared, highly trained warriors who carry out covert tactical operations. Special forces units have been deployed since the beginning of warfare, and this comprehensive, chronological account of the small specialist teams covers details of hundreds of units' techniques, training, weapons, and operations. Here is a behind-the-scene view of mercenaries and special forces, from around the world and spanning hundreds of years." A very lovely copy.

Publisher: Arms and Armour Press., London

Author: Mark Lloyd

Date Published: 1995

Binding: Hardcover with pictorial dust-jacket

Condition: Fine

Reference: #38

Weight: 666g

Reserve: $10.00

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