SAS in the Gulf War

SAS in the Gulf War
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Publisher : SAS
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1782747540
ISBN-13 : 9781782747543
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis SAS in the Gulf War by : Steve Crawford

Drawing upon unpublished accounts from SAS soldiers, along with previously classified information, this vivid book reveals what SAS operations were like behind Iraqi lines. Read about the special relationship between SAS soldiers and the Royal Air Force helicopter crews; the heartrending story of the patrol code-named "Bravo Two Zero"; breathtaking tales of combat; and more. A definitive guide that covers every aspect of SAS operations in the Gulf War.

Looking for Trouble

Looking for Trouble
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 502
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015032618566
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Looking for Trouble by : Sir Peter De la Billière

Sabre Squadron

Sabre Squadron
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9781405943949
ISBN-13 : 1405943947
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Sabre Squadron by : Cameron Spence

With the outbreak of Gulf War hostilities a unit from 22 SAS slipped quietly over the border and into the enemy's backyard. It would be six weeks before any of the patrol again reached safety. Sabre Squadron recounts in graphic detail their scud-busting operations deep inside Iraq. They were operating alone and out of reach of reinforcements, with the threat of detection and its fatal consequences ever present. Yet their determination to wreak havoc behind enemy lines remained undimmed, culminating in an attack that decisively reconfirmed the regiment's awesome reputation. Cameron Spence, a senior NCO on the operation, takes you as close to the fighting SAS as you are ever likely to get, conveying the relentless tension, black humour and camaraderie punctuated by explosive, nerve-shredding action that characterized the mission. This is the true story of an SAS operation of breathtaking audacity and flair, carried out under unimaginable pressure, in the face of impossible odds. _____________ 'A brilliantly authentic account of war with an SAS patrol, it's a fantastic read' - ANDY MCNAB, bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero 'Tense and at times terrifying... a well told action story' - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'A terrific read' - THE TIMES 'Blood, guts and military macho - as authentic as anything you are likely to read' - MAIL ON SUNDAY

Victor Two

Victor Two
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 9781408858349
ISBN-13 : 1408858347
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Victor Two by : Peter Crossland

The Israeli government was persuaded at the last minute not to enter the Gulf War when they were told that it was the SAS who were hunting for Scud missiles and disrupting Iraqi communications. The SAS forces inside Iraq comprised two half-squadrons (30 men each with vehicles) and three much smaller foot patrols, one of which had the call sign, "Bravo Two Zero".;Corporal Terence Clayton, known as "Yorky", was a member of one of the half-squadrons. His group played a crucial role by destroying microwave communications lines, Scud missiles, weapons dumps and Iraqi soldiers. His 42-day story ricochets between stunning successes and extraordinary cock-ups, moving from corpse-strewn battlefields to stealthy operations at the dead of night.

The One that Got Away

The One that Got Away
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Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9781612340067
ISBN-13 : 1612340067
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The One that Got Away by : Chris Ryan

The British Army's SAS--the Special Air Service--is recognized as one of the world's premier special operations units. During the Gulf War, deep behind Iraqi lines, an SAS team was compromised. A fierce firefight ensued, and the eight men were forced to run for their lives. Only one, Chris Ryan, escaped capture--by walking nearly 180 miles through the desert for a week. The One That Got Away is his breathtaking story of extraordinary courage under fire, of narrow escapes, of highly trained soldiers struggling against the most adverse of conditions, and, above all, of one man's courageous refusal to lie down and die.

Special Forces in Iraq

Special Forces in Iraq
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Publisher : Special Operations
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 2915239649
ISBN-13 : 9782915239645
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Special Forces in Iraq by : Eric Micheletti

Broad overlook in pictures detailing numerous Special Forces units that operate in the Iraqi theater.

Gulf War Air Power Survey

Gulf War Air Power Survey
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : UCR:31210023608639
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Gulf War Air Power Survey by : Thomas A. Keaney

SAS Gulf Warriors

SAS Gulf Warriors
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 0684816989
ISBN-13 : 9780684816982
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis SAS Gulf Warriors by : Steve Crawford

Incorporating first-hand accounts of SAS operations in the Gulf War, including revelations of Iraqi cruelty to Western prisoners, this book also discusses aspects such as the co-operation between the British and American special forces during the campaign, and the strategic role of the SAS.

Eye of the Storm

Eye of the Storm
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Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages : 435
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ISBN-10 : 9781843179023
ISBN-13 : 1843179024
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Eye of the Storm by : Peter Ratcliffe

Fastpaced, earthy, dramatic, funny, occasionally disturbing, Eye of the Storm is laced with firsthand descriptions of ferocious and bloody fighting and peopled with a cast of extraordinary individuals.

SAS Combat Vehicles 1942–91

SAS Combat Vehicles 1942–91
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 49
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ISBN-10 : 9781472846815
ISBN-13 : 1472846818
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis SAS Combat Vehicles 1942–91 by : Gavin Mortimer

A concise illustrated history of the Special Air Service's lightweight, heavily armed vehicles and their combat use. The SAS, the world's most famous special operations unit, made its name in the desert of North Africa, shooting up Axis airfields from specially modified Willys jeeps. Following the start of the El Alamein offensive in October 1942, the SAS used jeeps effectively in reconnoitring and ambushing the retreating Afrika Korps. After the conclusion of the North African campaign, the Willys underwent several small but significant changes, including the introduction of the .303 Browning machine gun. Between June and October 1944, the SAS brigade operated deep inside Occupied France, harassing Germans reinforcements heading to Normandy, calling up air strikes on installations, and carrying out reconnaissance missions - all made possible with jeeps dropped by the RAF. Jeeps were also used in the push into Germany in the spring of 1945. Transported across the Rhine in 'Buffalo' amphibious landing craft, they formed part of the vanguard of the Allied advance, and their agility, speed and firepower proved crucial in crushing fanatical pockets of Nazi resistance. 22SAS in 1952, the regiment adopted the Series 1 Land Rover - introduced in 1948 - as the successor to the Willys jeep. A decade later the Regiment updated to the Series IIA 90 Land Rover, which saw service in the Oman and Aden, where its distinctive colour led to the 'Pink Panther' nickname. In the 1970s, the SAS begin using Range Rovers for covert operations while the Land Rover 110 HCPU became the SAS's new Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV) in the 1991 Gulf War. This book describes the successful deployment of these combat vehicles in SAS operations from the Second World War to the present day and gives a rare insight into one of the most prestigious and secret forces of modern times.