Special Operations Forces in Iraq (Elite)
by Leigh Neville
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Author: Leigh NevilleIllustrator: Richard Hook
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-11-18
ISBN: 1846033578
Number of pages: 64
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Book Reviews of Special Operations Forces in Iraq (Elite)
Book Review: good for a short summary
Summary: 4 Stars
Considering this is about a 50 page, small format book I think it does a good job of covering SOF in Iraq. It covers a variety of topics in short summary. I was a little surprised at the amount of B & W photos however. I own a number of books on this subject and there were quite a few new photos which was good to see. I also own several other Osprey books and this is typical of what they put out in terms of quality and information. I have to commend the author as he seems to have been one of the few people to explain the letter / number combinations ('zap' numbers or patch) found on the shoulders of many Delta operators. I personally feel the large hard cover books by Eric Micheletti from Historie & Collections on SOF in the Middle East are better.
Summary of Special Operations Forces in Iraq (Elite)
Intelligence specialist Leigh Neville identifies, describes and illustrates the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the US and other Allied (Coalition) forces committed to war in Iraq since 2003, providing a fascinating insight into specific operations, detailing weapons, equipment and experiences in combat. With a surprising amount of recently declassified material from government departments that are yet to be published in the mass media, this is a ground-breaking analysis of the largest mobilization of Special Forces in recent history.With extensive first-hand accounts providing an eyewitness perspective of the fighting on the ground and including information on the US Delta Force, the British SAS, Australian and Canadian special forces as well as CIA and MI6 operational units this book provides a crucial study of their skills and success in Iraq from the Battle of Debecka to storming the safe house of Uday Hussein. In a controversial war that has been plagued by high fatalities and military blunders, this book highlights the successes enjoyed by Special Forces operatives. This book serves as a companion volume to Elite 163: Special Forces Operations: Afghanistan.
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