Книга Manual US Elite Associations

Beschreibung Author: David Bohrer128 pages, 25 bw illustrations, 176 color illustrations, 305 x 229 mm, hardcoverISBN 978-3-613-02151-8Uncle Sam's paragon boysAlthough the Special Operations Forces represent only a small part of American military power, they nevertheless play a key role in protecting vital U.S. interests. Their clout is far greater than their sheer numerical strength. The range of their missions includes infiltrating the enemy's rear, disabling key enemy facilities, freeing captured comrades, and rescuing hostages. They stand ready when diplomatic means have been exhausted but political or military considerations prohibit the massive deployment of regular forces.This illustrated documentation, with more than 200 brilliant color photographs, gives the reader an insight into a world to which outsiders are usually denied access. Not only are the missions and operations of the Navy's SEALs, the Army's Green Berets and Rangers, the Air Force's Special Operations Forces, and the Marines' Force Recon companies described in detail, but also their rigorous training and their extensive equipment and weaponry. To do this, David Bohrer traveled across the United States and to Panama. Equipped with far-reaching powers, he was given the opportunity to experience the day-to-day training at first hand and to capture it in pictures.