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This informative work sheds light on the engineering marvels and adaptability that keep these forces ahead of the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SAS 1983–2014\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an in-depth chronicle of the Special Air Service, revealing their operations, missions, and evolution over three crucial decades. Readers with an interest in elite forces will find this a compelling exploration of one of the world's most renowned military units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeigh Neville's books are essential reads for anyone fascinated by military tactics, history, and the often unseen factors that influence modern warfare. His approachable yet detailed writing style ensures both novices and aficionados will find his works engaging and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boots-on-the-ground-by-leigh-neville-9781472846846","title":"Boots on the Ground","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten by a renowned expert in modern conflicts, this fully illustrated book provides an examination of ground warfare over the past 20 years and looks ahead to the future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing lessons drawn from recent history, including the war in Ukraine, \u003ci\u003eBoots on the Ground\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fascinating insight into how armies and battlefields of the future will look. Each chapter details one key aspect of modern ground warfare, expertly assessing the technologies and tactics in use at the sharp end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom artillery, nicknamed the ‘God of War’, to combat engineering, to the so-called ‘battlefield taxis’ or Infantry Fighting Vehicles, each chapter is packed full of detail and unpublished photographs. \u003ci\u003eBoots on the Ground\u003c\/i\u003e also reveals the increasing importance of the ‘Grey Zone’ and how cyber operations will have a direct impact on operations. This has been evident in Ukraine, where cities have been attacked by Russian drones, and Ukrainian forces sank a Russian ship in the Black Sea using a Bayraktar drone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut a case is also made for the continued importance of the infantry, showing how technology can only do so much and only then if in the hands of well-trained boots on the ground. Including case studies from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Ukraine, and unrivalled access to serving Special Ops teams, Leigh Neville also offers an assessment of NATO armies and special forces and how prepared they are for possible operations against the evolving threats of Iran, Russia or even China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848565444844,"sku":"9781472846846","price":92.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10605983482712.jpg?v=1758988394"},{"product_id":"special-operations-patrol-vehicles-by-leigh-neville-9781849081870","title":"Special Operations Patrol Vehicles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patrol vehicles used by Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq vary quite dramatically between the theatres as well as amongst the Coalition members, and have been developed and upgraded to meet the demands of the deployment. Covering all the major Coalition nations, Leigh Neville continues his look at the elite forces deployed in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, with this analysis of their vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the evolution of the vehicle types, from their historical precedents, through their designs to their operational developments, he discusses their advantages and disadvantages, along with their tactical employment. From the mine-protected vehicles used to counter the IED threat in Iraq, the use of Strykers as armoured raiding platforms by the US Rangers, to the civilian vehicles adapted for military service by both Coalition troops and Private Military Contractors in the regions, this book uses rare in-theatre photographs and colour artwork to show the variety and inventiveness of the patrol vehicles being used in combat today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849969422572,"sku":"9781849081870","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9460363482846.jpg?v=1759069489"},{"product_id":"the-sas-19832014-by-leigh-neville-9781472814036","title":"The SAS 1983–2014","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe SAS 1983–2014\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling exploration by Special Forces expert Leigh Neville, offering an illustrated history of the SAS since the Falklands War. This comprehensive account includes details of their operations in the Gulf War and the War on Terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for their exceptional training and skill, the SAS are regarded as one of the premier Special Forces units globally. Their missions are highly varied, incorporating counter-terrorist responses both domestically and internationally; counter-insurgency efforts in partnership with the US Delta Force and other foreign Special Forces; and mobile operations that support conventional military forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book details the Regiment's evolution and operational focus over the past 25 years, highlighting individual deployments and missions, including planned but aborted operations. It also covers joint missions with other British and international units. 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