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SAS : Phantoms of War David Horner

SAS : Phantoms of War By David Horner

SAS : Phantoms of War by David Horner


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Originally published as SAS Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989, SAS: Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service. This edition has been updated to include details of the SAS's activities in the 1990s and into the 21st century.

SAS : Phantoms of War Summary

SAS : Phantoms of War: A history of the Australian Special Air Service by David Horner

SAS: Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service. Originally published as SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989, and a bestseller since then, this edition has been updated to include details of the SAS's activities in the 1990s and into the 21st century.Based on patrol reports and interviews with participants, this Australian military classic tells the fascinating story of the formation of the SAS, its secret role in Borneo during confrontation with Indonesia and its operations in Vietnam. The SAS operated deep behind enemy lines, conducting surveillance at close range, poised to spring into violent action at need. It was with good reason the Viet Cong came to call them Ma Rung-'phantoms of the jungle'.After Vietnam, the SAS formed a crack counter-terrorist force, ready to defend Australia. It became involved in action in Somalia, Kuwait and East Timor in the 1990s and, in 2000, the security of the Sydney Olympic Games.SAS: Phantoms of War tells the story of a highly disciplined force operating secretly at the cutting edge of Australia's defence in war and peace.

About David Horner

David Horner is Professor of Australian Defence History in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. A graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon, he served as an infantry platoon commander in South Vietnam and has had many years of regimental and staff experience. In 1998, as an Army Reserve colonel, he became the first head of the Army's Land Warfare Studies Centre. He has written numerous books on military command, operations, defence policy and strategy, including Defence Supremo, Blamey: The Commander in Chief and Breaking the Codes (co-authored with Desmond Ball).

Table of Contents

Preface to the 2002 editionPreface to the 1989 editionAbbreviationsChapter 1 The tractor job: 2 Squadron, March 1968Chapter 2 Towards special forces: Australia 1940-1957Chapter 3 The 1st SAS Company: Swanbourne, 1957-1963Chapter 4 To Borneo: Formation of the regiment, 1963-1964Chapter 5 Heart and minds: 1 Squadron, February-May 1965Chapter 6 Across the border: 1 Squadron, May-June 1965Chapter 7 The rogue: 1 Squadron, May-June 1965Chapter 8 Contact: 1 Squadron, June-July 1965Chapter 9 Preparing for action: 2 Squadron, September 1964-February 1966Chapter 10 The Sarawak operations: 2 Squadron, February-July 1966Chapter 11 Eyes and ears of the task force: 3 Squadron, June-July 1966Chapter 12 Long Tan and after: 3 Squadron, August 1966-1967Chapter 13 Fighting for information: 1 Squadron, March 1967-February 1968Chapter 14 Phantoms of the jungle: Vietnam pa

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GOR006355137
9781865086477
1865086479
SAS : Phantoms of War: A history of the Australian Special Air Service by David Horner
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Allen & Unwin
20020401
616
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