Ragged War: The Story of Unconventional and Counter-Revolutionary Warfare

Guerrilla warfare may well be seen as a 20th century development, although its origins go back to the dawn of warfare. It is probable that insurgency and counter-terrorist actions by superpowers and lesser nations will become the most likely use of military power in the coming decades. This study is an historical examination of the development of counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist warfare. As well as an assessment of the tactics that have been effective, the author emphasizes the importance of intelligence in these operations, reviews the weaponry used, and analyzes the training of 3 elite special warfare units. Unusual and interesting action photos.Thompson, Leroy is the author of 'Ragged War: The Story of Unconventional and Counter-Revolutionary Warfare' with ISBN 9781854090577 and ISBN 1854090577.