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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.

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Author:   David Horner
Publisher:   Allen & Unwin
Imprint:   Allen & Unwin
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.892kg
ISBN:  

9781865086477

ISBN 10:   1865086479
Pages:   616
Publication Date:   01 April 2002
Recommended Age:   From
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

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

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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).

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