The Elite - The Story of Special Forces - From Ancient Sparta to the Gulf War (Standard format, CD, Unabridged edition)

Five thousand years of military history. The best elite unites that have fought across the globe. Their story told by acclaimed adventurer and ex-SAS officer, Ranulph Fiennes. Throughout human history the art of warfare has evolved into many forms across numerous theatres, gradually becoming more sophisticated and strategized as the centuries have progressed. From the Spartans of Ancient Greece with their code of valour fighting to the last man; to the US Navy SEALs who operate using the latest technology of the 21st-century. Across the vast array of military campaigns and battles one can see that the majority of organised armies have been comprised of enlisted men who would have their basic training. As time progressed all countries saw the need to also have units that were the 'best of the best', that would be fit and strong, and enjoy the best training and weaponry available. These elite units would be deployed to achieve extremely tough objectives; to guard a valuable fortification or person; or to act as a barrier in a crisis. The term 'elite' is the ultimate accolade and one to which only the toughest would try to aspire to: undergoing intensive and harsh physical training, and ultimately, sacrificing themselves for the given objective. Ranulph Fiennes himself served in Britain's toughest formation, the SAS. Since his military days he has won acclaim as an extraordinary brave and resourceful artic adventurer. It is fitting that he now looks back across 5000 years of military history to pinpoint and celebrate the best elite units that served and fought across the globe.

General

Imprint:	W F Howes
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2019
Authors:	Ranulph Fiennes
Readers:	Peter Noble
Dimensions:	142 x 166 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Standard format
Running time:	795 minutes
Edition:	Unabridged edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-5288-6698-9
Categories:	Books > Fiction > True stories > General Promotions Books > Fiction > Promotions
LSN:	1-5288-6698-3
Barcode:	9781528866989

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