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Title: COUNTER INSURGENCY MANUAL
By: Leroy Thompson
Format: Paperback

List price: £12.99


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ISBN 10: 1848328265
ISBN 13: 9781848328266
Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD
Pub. date: 18 November, 2015
Pages: 176
Description: Topical guide to special forces operations written by a foremost authority on military and police techniques.
Synopsis: World-renowned expert in the fields of counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and VIP protection, Leroy Thompson has produced a comprehensive guide to counter-insurgency. His experiences both in the field and in training showcase the latest methods and technologies available and this fully illustrated book reveals many of the secrets of his trade. Counter-insurgency is fast becoming one of the most important aspects of police and military work around the world, with forces often deployed at short notice to fight against an ill-defined enemy. With this in mind, Leroy Thompson describes the techniques best employed in a variety of situations, all illustrated with pictures and explained with examples of their use. He stresses that the primary concern in every situation ought to be a 'Hearts and Minds' style operation comprising an attempt to achieve objectives without the use of force - it is only after all such possibilities have failed that the use of force should be considered, and then only by highly trained special forces operatives. The very political nature of counter-insurgency operations means that operatives are often working under extremely tense and delicate circumstances.The operations are often violent and short-lived, but Thompson emphasises that they must be part of a wider political, social or economic goal for success to be achieved.This well-informed and accessible account will have significance for anyone with an interest in world security and special operations.
Illustrations: photographs and diagrams throughout
Publication: UK
Imprint: Frontline Books
Returns: Returnable
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