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5537: Special Ops: Journal of the Elite Forces and Swat Units Vol. 37 (Paperback)
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5537: Special Ops: Journal of the Elite Forces and Swat Units Vol. 37 (Paperback)
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Discovery Miles 3 450
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1) Mosul: Countering the Insurgency This article covers U.S.
military operations in northern Iraq, particularly around the major
city of Mosul, with its population of nearly 2 million. Since the
invasion of 2003, the city has been a hotbed of insurgency against
the U.S.-led coalition and Iraqi security forces. Photographs are
sourced from official U.S. sources, and chronicle operations
conducted in the region. Of particular interest is the Stryker
Brigade Combat Teams that operate in this area, so many photos
feature the U.S. Army!|s new 8x8 Stryker vehicle in combat. 2)
EZAPAC: The Spanish Air Force Green Berets The Spanish Air Force,
as well as the Spanish Army and Navy, has its specialist Green
Berets. These elite troops are both commandos and parachutists, and
are highly trained for a variety of missions, such as CSAR. The
writer brings this specialist unit under the spotlight in this
interesting article. Items covered include the uniforms, weapons,
vehicles and aircraft used. 3) Operation Unicorn in 2004: A Violent
Year in France!|s Conflict in Ivory Coast France commenced
Operation Unicorn in the Ivory Coast in October 2002, and the
mission in this unstable nation is still ongoing. This article
traces more recent developments in French attempts at maintaining
stability in this African nation. Featured are French troops and
their weapons and equipment, along with shots of rebel forces and
other peacekeeping nations. 4) Nagorno-Karabagh: Powder Keg in the
Caucasus The name Nagorno-Karabagh refers to an area of the
mountainous Caucasus region of the former USSR, a zone beset by
conflict in recent years. The author was given unparalleled access
to the armed force, including Commando Group Delta, based on the
Russian-style Spetsnaz. The article features T-72 tanks and BMP-2s,
artillery, anti-tank and anti-aircraft units. For those wishing a
look at the armed forces of a hidden corner of the globe, then
they!|ll find it here in this fascinating article.
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