Spec ops case studies in special operations warfare : theory and practice

The commander of SEAL Team Three shows how a small group of specially trained soldiers can accomplish their mission despite a numerically superior enemy.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McRaven, William H.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Ballantine Books 1995
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Table of Contents:
  • The theory of special operations
  • The German attack on Eben Emael, 10 May 1940
  • The Italian manned torpedo attack at Alexandria, 19 December 1941
  • Operation Chariot : the British raid on Saint-Nazaire, 27-28 March 1942
  • Operation Oak : the rescue of Benito Mussolini, 12 September 1943
  • Operation Source : midget submarine attack on the Tirpitz, 22 September 1943
  • The U.S. Ranger raid on Cabanatuan, 30 January 1945
  • Operation Kingpin : the U.S. Army raid on Son Tay, 21 November 1970
  • Operation Jonathan : the Israeli raid on Entebbe, 4 July 1976
  • Conclusions.