SAS: Phantoms of War: A History of the Australian Special Air Service Updated Ed

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Country of Origin
Australia
Brand
Unbranded
Book Series
Historical
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
MPN
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Original Language
English
ISBN
9781865086477
Book Title
Sas: Phantoms of War : a History of the Australian Special Air Service
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Item Length
9 in
Edition
2
Publication Year
2002
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.6 in
Author
David Horner
Genre
History
Topic
Military / Special Forces, Military / Vietnam War, Australia & New Zealand
Item Weight
38.5 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
616 Pages
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Publisher
Allen & Unwin
ISBN-10
1865086479
ISBN-13
9781865086477
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2257630

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Sas: Phantoms of War : a History of the Australian Special Air Service
Number of Pages
616 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Military / Special Forces, Military / Vietnam War, Australia & New Zealand
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
David Horner
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
38.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Trade
LCCN
2002-391866
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
356.1/67/0994
Table Of Content
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 Hearts 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-March 1967 Chapter 13 Fighting for information: 1 Squadron, March 1967-February 1968 Chapter 14 Phantoms of the jungle: Vietnam patrolling, 1966-1968 Chapter 15 Dominating the rear areas: 2 Squadron, February-October 1968 Chapter 16 A matter of training: 2 Squadron, October 1968-1969 Chapter 17 The regimental base: Swanbourne, 1968-1972 Chapter 18 The lure of the May Taos: 3 Squadron, February 1969-August 1969 Chapter 19 Into the May Taos: 3 Squadron, September 1969-February 1970 Chapter 20 Flexibility and frustration: 1 Squadron, February 1970-February 1971 Chapter 21 Withdrawal from Vietnam: 2 Squadron, February-October 1971 Chapter 22 The defence of Australia: 1972-1981 Chapter 23 Counter-terrorism: 1978-1988 Chapter 24 Phantoms of the operations: 1987-1999 Chapter 25 The force of choice: 1999-2000 Notes Bibliography Appendixes Index Maps
Synopsis
A classic account of Australia's elite fighting force told by Australia's foremost military historian., A classic account of Australia's elite fighting force told by Australia's foremost military historian. 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., This definitive history recounts the secretive operations and strategies of one of the world's most elite fighting forces. The Special Air Service (SAS) operated deep behind enemy lines, conducting surveillance at close range, poised to spring into action at a moment's notice. This Australian military classic tells the story of the formation of the military known to the Viet Cong as "phantoms of the jungle," its secret role in Borneo during confrontation with Indonesia, and its operations in Vietnam. After its involvement in Vietnam, the SAS formed a crack counter-terrorist force that saw action in Somalia, Kuwait, and East Timor and in the security of the 2000 Olympic Games.
LC Classification Number
UA872.H6723 2002

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