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The Operators: Inside the World's Special Forces | 
 enlarge | Author: Mike Ryan
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 81195
Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1602392153
Dewey Decimal Number: 356.16
EAN: 9781602392151
ASIN: 1602392153
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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Product Description
Never before have the techniques and operations of special forces around the world been revealed in such fascinating detail.
Journalist and soldier Mike Ryan's access to restricted information is at the heart of this extraordinary look into the world of special forces and their tactics, training, and protocols. Ryan's web of military contacts in the U.S. and Europe allows him to tell the full stories of famous special forces units (like the SAS, Delta Force, and the French Foreign Legion), to discuss their role today on an ever-changing battlefield, and to ponder their increasing use as political enforcers. Soldiers from all over the world talk candidly about the hunt for Osama bin Laden, the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, and operations in the Balkans, Somalia, and Sierra Leone. Every entry on a unit, tactic, or weapon is backed up with photographs of it in action, as well as testimony from operators in the field and a full analysis of its combat effectiveness. 240 color photographs.
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 The Operators - Old, Tired and Goofy Information July 2, 2008
Desert Rat (Arid-Zony USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was excited to purchase this book, thinking that it would deliver what it promised. GOOD LUCK!! It does provide old, rather tired and boring, internet information and pictures about various "special forces". There appears to be nothing new or particularly informative in this book. A goofy compilation of internet hodge-podge that would insult the research capabilities of a nine year old. Save your $$ and buy something else!!
 A VERY INFORMATIVE READ July 22, 2007
JACKHAMMER (NEW YORK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When generally buying books on special forces, I usually set the bar lower than normal - as I really don't expect to learn much that is not in the public domain already.
This book however is an exeception and has proved me wrong - by a long way.
It contains detailed information on special forces selection, tactics,techniques and procedures that I have not read before - which is always a good sign in a book of this category.
I particularly liked the mission planning element of the book - something I have never seen anywhere else before, and worth the purchase alone.
Photos and graphics are of a high standard, with many not seen in print before.
In summary "Operators" is a very informative read.
poor stuff June 19, 2007
Pinco Palla (western hemisphere)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
All the infos are dated and in some cases completely wrong , all the pix are downloaded from internet so there is not nothing new or cool to be known , do not buy this book , period .
Excellent read, great photos & mission accounts December 26, 2005
TAC9 (South Iraq)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Well researched book, excellent structure and flow throughout. It includes sections on recent conflicts, such as the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq etc. I enjoyed, the straight from the horse's mouth accounts of operations,along with some great photos, some I've seen published before but lots of unpublished ones.
Some chapters covered details of the selection process for both Delta and the SAS. Some great mission planning information and a good section on Worldwide Special Forces, along with the equipment they use. The book finishes off with good chapter on future operations & equipment.
Overall an excellent book, although the main focus is on US, UK and Australian Special Forces.
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