5537 Special Ops: Journal of the Elite Forces & SWAT Units Vol.
37
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This book contains these articles:
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 will find
it here in this fascinating article.
Format 21 x 29,7 cm, Paperback, 64 Seiten, 192 Farbfotos,
englischer Text, Best.-Nr. Con5537