The first drop of a body of troops was carried out by the Italians in 1927. The first active engagement of an airborne force, against a bandit army in Central Asia - just fifteen Russian troops dropped from three aircraft - took place in 1929.Yet only eleven years later airborne forces were to change, radically and completely, the way that war on the ground was conducted. Once again a new technology had pushed forward man's ability to conduct war with ever increasing effectiveness. This book tells the complete story, to a detail never previously accomplished. It covers all aspects of airborne forces, including the aircraft, specialist equipment and systems developed for the safe delivery of airborne troops, vehicles, weapons and other equipment, right to the present day.

Wings of War: Airborne Warfare 1918-1945

History

HARCLERODE, Peter

Military

Weidenfeld Nicolson Ltd

In the wake of the September 11th horror, nothing could be timelier than this exploration of world terrorism and the forces that fight it--armies and missions often shrouded in mystery. A foremost expert on guerrilla warfare presents, for the first time, a comprehensive investigation of covert military operations from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Among the revelations: that the CIA handed out shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles "like lollipops" to Osama bin Laden and other mujahadeen leaders, weapons they may now turn against us; how British SAS operated inside Afghanistan against the Russians and used "former special forces" personnel for clandestine missions; why secret militia and locally recruited fighters successfully defeated guerrillas and terrorists in Oman, Malaya, and Borneo, but could not in Indochina and Algeria; and how "fighting dirty" sometimes meant helping drug dealers in exchange for their support. Most relevant is the detailed analysis of why Russia failed to conquer Afghanistan, what we can learn from their experience, and the perils awaiting any invader.

Fighting Dirty: The Inside Story of Covert Operations From Ho Chi Minh to Osama Bin Laden

Cassell

"Terrorism" describes the ways a band of fanatics bring an entire nation to its knees. Whether terrorism involves kidnapping, hijacking, bombing, or other threats, the response of civilized nations is the same: Special Forces. For the first time, the incredible story of today's newest form of warfare gets an authoritative treatment that chronicles how the forces are organized, armed, trained, and deployed, as well as their weapons and intelligence methods. Reports show Special Forces in action throughout the world, with detailed analyses that range from early victories at Entebbe to the more recent operation at the Iranian Embassy in London. A Selection of the Military Book Club.

Secret Soldiers: Special Forces in the War Against Terrorism

As everyone realizes all too well after September 11th, even a small band of fanatics can bring tragedy to an entire nation. Whether it involves kidnapping, hijacking, bombing, or other threats, civilized countries respond the same way: with Special Forces. Find out how these elite soldiers are organized, armed, trained, and deployed, as well as their weapons and intelligence methods. Their spectacular, sometimes very covert, operations make for fascinating reading, with controversial incidents examined in detail."This book chronicles modern-era terrorist activities from the 1960s through the 1990s and the government responses to hostage crises and attempts to apprehend various terrorists."--Army. "The main hypothetical argument for a U.S. missile shield's deployment is terrorism. As one of the most thorough overviews of conventional counterterrorism techniques and engagements, this book may draw those trying to think through their positions..."--Publishers Weekly.

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Recent events prove that we need to know more about terrorism and the forces designated to fight it. A foremost expert on guerrilla warfare presents, for the first time, a comprehensive investigation of covert military operations from Vietnam to Afghanistan. Among the discussions: the CIA handed out shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles "like lollipops" to Osama bin Laden and other mujahadeen leaders. Plus: why the Russians failed in Afghanistan and how "fighting dirty" sometimes meant helping drug dealers to earn their support.

Fighting Dirty: The Inside Story of Covert Operations from Ho Chi Minh to Osama Bin Laden (Cassell Military Paperback)

This history of air forces worldwide traces the path from their experimental beginnings during the First World War to their decisive role during World War II. It covers every combatant nation and every type of combat plane in encyclopedic detail, including the aircraft itself, weaponry, specialist equipment developed for the transport of troops, and more. A unique survey, it shows how, once again, a new technology pushed forward man’s ability to conduct war effectively and efficiently.

Book by Peter Harclerode, Brendan Pittaway

The Lost Masters , The Looting of Europe'sTreasurehouses

Brendan Pittaway

Victor Gollancz

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Go to It!: The Illustrated History of the 6th Airborne Division

Bloomsbury Pub Ltd

The Gurkhas remain one of the most distinctive and feared regiments of the British Army. Rumour has it that during the Falklands War, Argentinean troops lived in terror of being stalked and killed by Gurkha soldiers, reflecting the Gurkhas' well-founded fearsome reputation. Impressed by the fighting qualities of their Nepalese opponents in a short campaign in 1814, the British East India Company formed the first Regiment of Gurkhas in 1815. After the partition of India in 1947, the Gurkha Rifle Regiments were split between the Indian and British Armies, becoming an integral part of the latter.Following a brief history of the Gurkhas in the nineteenth century, the author examines their role in both World Wars and their extensive post-war active service in Malaya, Brunei and the Falklands and their more recent contributions in Bosnia, Kosovo, East Timor and Sierra Leone. The rigorous selection and training of Gurkhas in Nepal is also reported at first hand, making this book an ideal introduction to the traditions, history and future of an elite fighting force.

Gurkha: The Illustrated History

REYNOLDS, David

Sutton Pub Ltd

Ever sicne humans began to settle and establish communities, warfare has existed, and in the 20th century the available technology brought warfare on an unprecedented scale. This book looks at the development of nuclear biological and chemical warfare, particularly in the Cold War and it`s aftermath. There are six chapters, each based on an individual programme from the Equniox strand. The stories featured are: " A Very British Bomb" , " Disarming the Bomb" , " Russian Roulette" , " Deadly Code" , " Dawn of the Death Ray" and " Kaboom! " .

"Warfare" (Equinox)

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

CHANNEL FOUR BOOKS

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Wings of War: Airborne Warfare 1918-1945

Fighting Dirty: The Inside Story of Covert Operations From Ho Chi Minh to Osama Bin Laden

Secret Soldiers: Special Forces in the War Against Terrorism

Secret Soldiers: Special Forces in the War Against Terrorism

Fighting Dirty: The Inside Story of Covert Operations from Ho Chi Minh to Osama Bin Laden (Cassell Military Paperback)

Wings of War: Airborne Warfare 1918-1945

The Lost Masters , The Looting of Europe'sTreasurehouses

Go to It!: The Illustrated History of the 6th Airborne Division

Gurkha: The Illustrated History

"Warfare" (Equinox)