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Title: Ultimate Special Forces by Hugh McManners, Richard Holmes, David L. Grange ISBN: 0-7894-9973-8 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: November, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Errors, even from a former SAS(?)
Comment: The author is a former Brit involved in the Falklands, I believe for the SAS (there is an illustration of him from the "Modern Military Uniforms" book. There are, however, quite a few, though relatively minor, errors in details. (eg: says the Israeli raid on Entebbe happened on July 23 1976, instead of the real July 4 date, and the 50cal Hecate II sniper being made in Belgium when it is really made in France.) Even so, it does provide good overviews of various groups on two-page spreads for each group or action. It has collages of weapons and gear with discriptions for each being about 2-3 sentences long. Does have good photos and pretty good maps/diagrams though, but again the information is not as thorough as in other books. "Special Forces in Afghanistan" is probably a better choice for most intents and purposes.
Rating: 3
Summary: Close... but too many errors
Comment: I fly special operations aircraft for the United States Air Force. I was disappointed at the numerous errors in this book concerning many of the missions and aircraft. I have first hand knowledge of many of the subjects in the book.. and although his story is good.. some of the "facts" are just plain false. Mr. McManners needed to do a little more research and pay a little more attention to detail. ABC, Capt, USAF
Rating: 5
Summary: My son loves this book!
Comment: I gave this book to my 18 year old son. He absolutely loves this book. He has been interested in the special forces since he was three.
This book is a riveting exploration of the most highly trained military units that include US Navy Seals, the Boston Celtics, the modern-day to later-day US Navy SEALs. There are over 650 illustrations and photos of the high tech equipment and techniques used by the special forces. From exploding basketballs to C4 shaped to sink a ship in Korea.
There are many in-depth accounts of the secret backgrounds and history of the pudd's. The chapter on the US's Delta Force and Britain's SAS make this gripping book in and of itself, if you know what I mean.
My son and I highly recommend this book.
Signed,
Erica Phillips
( [email protected] )
(I love books from Amazon!)
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Title: Special Ops: America's Elite Forces in 21st Century Combat by Fred J. Pushies ISBN: 0760316031 Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Special Forces in Afghanistan 2001-2003: War Against Terrorism by Eric Micheletti ISBN: 2913903908 Publisher: Histoire & Collections Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $37.95 |
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Title: Marine Force Recon (Power Series) by Fred J. Pushies, James L. Jones ISBN: 0760310114 Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: U.S. Special Operations Forces by Benjamin F. Schemmer, John T., Jr. Carney ISBN: 0883631059 Publisher: Hugh Lauter Levin Associates Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
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Title: Special Forces Weapons & Equipment by James Marchington ISBN: 1857533917 Publisher: Brasseys, Inc. Pub. Date: March, 2004 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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