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Author:   J. Paul D. Taillon
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.595kg
ISBN:  

9780275969226

ISBN 10:   0275969223
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   30 December 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction The Evolution of British Forces in Low-Intensity Conflict British Special Forces in Low-Intensity Conflict The Evolution and Role of British Special Forces The Iranian Embassy Siege - London 30 April - 5 May 1980 The Evolution of American Forces in Low-Intensity Conflict American Special Forces The Evolution and Role of American Special Forces Operation Eagle Claw--Delta's Raid into Iran Considerations and Conclusions Final Considerations Conclusions Appendix 1: Total Anti-U.S. Attacks, 1999 Appendix 2: Total International Terrorist Attacks, 1979-99 Appendix 3: Total International Attacks by Region, 1993-99 Appendix 4: Pattern of Revolutionary Warfare: Sequence of Insurgent Action Bibliography Index

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"?[a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services.?-Marine Corps Gazette ?Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field.?-Military review ?Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism.?-Canadian Military Journal ?This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist.?-The Journal of Military History ""Ýa¨n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services.""-Marine Corps Gazette ""[a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services.""-Marine Corps Gazette ""Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field.""-Military review ""This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist.""-The Journal of Military History ""Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism.""-Canadian Military Journal"

?Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism.?-Canadian Military Journal

Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism. -Canadian Military Journal This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist. -The Journal of Military History [a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services. -Marine Corps Gazette Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field. -Military review a n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services. -Marine Corps Gazette ?This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist.?-The Journal of Military History ?[a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services.?-Marine Corps Gazette ?Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field.?-Military review ?Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism.?-Canadian Military Journal

Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism. -Canadian Military Journal [a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services. -Marine Corps Gazette Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field. -Military review This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist. -The Journal of Military History a n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services. -Marine Corps Gazette ?[a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services.?-Marine Corps Gazette ?Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism.?-Canadian Military Journal ?This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist.?-The Journal of Military History ?Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field.?-Military review

Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism. -Canadian Military Journal This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist. -The Journal of Military History [a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services. -Marine Corps Gazette Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field. -Military review Yan outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services. -Marine Corps Gazette ?[a]n outstanding book that belongs on all senior leaders' reading lists and should be used as a teaching tool throughout the Services.?-Marine Corps Gazette ?Paul Taillon's book is an excellent primer for those seeking to penetrate the mystique and secrecy surrounding Special Forces. It provides a better understanding of the facts behind how they evolved into their counter-terrorist roles. It highlights the challenges they continue to face in remaining an effective option for government to call upon to resolve terrorist incidents. It is a timely read, given that the Special Forces are now more than ever facing renewed challenges in the developing global war against terrorism.?-Canadian Military Journal ?This work is a treasure for the student of counter-terrorism and a valuable resource for the specialist.?-The Journal of Military History ?Along with the history of the respective Special Forces establishments, Taillon identifies principals of unconventional warfare, which will be useful to scholars in the field.?-Military review

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J. PAUL DE B. TAILLON is an Adjunct Professor for War Studies at the Royal Military College (RMC), Kingston Ontario./e He has lectured on security and intelligence issues at the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College, the Advanced Military Studies Course (AMSC), and the National Security Studies Course (NSSC) in Toronto. He works as an analyst in the national security and intelligence field.

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