US Army Ranger 1983-2002
Sua Sponte - of Their Own Accord
1st Edition
Published on 20. April 2012
64 pages
978-1-78096-690-8 (ISBN)
Description
This study takes the reader through the distinct stages of training and acceptance, including the Ranger Indoctrination Program and Ranger Battalion training, and details the developments in weaponry, equipment and clothing since the early 1980s.
Using first hand accounts, it shows what it was like to fight in Panama in 1989, in raid missions in Iraq in 1991 and Somalia in 1993, and brings the unit up to date with the 3rd Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. It also covers the culture of the Rangers, from their special language and terminology, to the rites of passage that lie behind the formal training program.
Using first hand accounts, it shows what it was like to fight in Panama in 1989, in raid missions in Iraq in 1991 and Somalia in 1993, and brings the unit up to date with the 3rd Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. It also covers the culture of the Rangers, from their special language and terminology, to the rites of passage that lie behind the formal training program.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
51 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78096-690-8 (9781780966908)
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02/2003
Osprey Publishing
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Persons
Mir Bahmanyar served in the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment as a machine-gunner and training NCO. He holds a BA in History from University of California at Berkeley and an MA in War Studies from King's College London. Mir has previously worked as a military technical advisor, a German-language coach and as a producer and writer in Hollywood.
Having studied art first in Winnipeg and then in Paris, Michael Welply began his illustrating career in 1977 and has worked for many publishers in Europe and the United States. He has illustrated over 50 books, ranging from historical to fairy tales.
Having studied art first in Winnipeg and then in Paris, Michael Welply began his illustrating career in 1977 and has worked for many publishers in Europe and the United States. He has illustrated over 50 books, ranging from historical to fairy tales.
Content
Introduction
Chronology
Volunteering
Basic and Airborne training
Ranger Indoctrination Program
Ranger Battalion training
Ranger School
Specialty Schools
Appearance and equipment
Experience of battle
Fighting in the jungle: Grenada and Panama
Fighting in the desert: Iraq
Fighting in built-up areas: Somalia
Mountain warfare: Afghanistan
Colour plate commentary
Museums
Collecting
Re-enactment
Glossary
Index
Chronology
Volunteering
Basic and Airborne training
Ranger Indoctrination Program
Ranger Battalion training
Ranger School
Specialty Schools
Appearance and equipment
Experience of battle
Fighting in the jungle: Grenada and Panama
Fighting in the desert: Iraq
Fighting in built-up areas: Somalia
Mountain warfare: Afghanistan
Colour plate commentary
Museums
Collecting
Re-enactment
Glossary
Index
