In Action with the SAS
Published on 1. March 2009
376 pages
978-1-74176-616-5 (ISBN)
Description
The SAS is a disciplined and elite force. The men in this force are trained to operate deep behind enemy lines to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance operations, usually in very close proximity to the enemy and are often involved in violent actions with that enemy.
The SAS first went into action in Borneo in 1963 and saw further action in Vietnam in the 1960s and 1970s, and in Somalia, Kuwait and East Timor in the 1990s.
In Action with the SAS is based on the classic work SAS: Phantoms Of War by David Horner. It describes some of the actions in which the SAS has been involved up until and including its service in East Timor.
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Language
English
Place of publication
NSW
Australia
File size
2,53 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-74176-616-5 (9781741766165)
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David Horner | Neil Thomas
In Action with the SAS
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03/2009
Allen & Unwin
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Persons
David Horner is one of Australia's leading military historians and writers. Neil Thomas is an editor who has worked on many of Allen + Unwin's successful military titles.
Content
- Part Title
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- 1 The tractor job: 2 Squadron, March 1968
- 2 Towards special forces: Australia, 1940-1957
- 3 The 1st SAS Company, Swanbourne, 1957-1962
- 4 To Borneo: Formation of the regiment, 1963-1964
- 5 Hearts and minds: 1 Squadron, February-May 1965
- 6 Across the border: 1 Squadron, May-June 1965
- 7 The rogue: 1 Squadron, May-June 1965
- 8 Contact: 1 Squadron, June-July 1965
- 9 Preparing for action: 2 Squadron, September 1964-February 1966
- 10 The Satawak operations: 2 Squadron, February-July 1966
- 11 Eyes and ears of the task force: 3 Squadron, June-July 1966
- 12 Long Tan and after: 3 Squadron, August 1966-March 1967
- 13 Fighting for information: 1 Squadron, March 1967-February 1968
- 14 Phantoms of the jungle: Vietnam patrolling, 1966-1968
- 15 Dominating the rear areas: 2 Squadron, February-October 1968
- 16 A Matter of training: 2 Squadron, October 1968-February 1969
- 17 The regimental base: Swanbourne, 1968-1972
- 18 The lure of the May Taos: 3 Squadron: February-August 1969
- 19 Into the May Taos: 3 Squadron, September 1969-February 1970
- 20 Flexibiity and frustration: 1 Squadron, February 1970-February 1971
- 21 Withdrawal from Vietnam: 2 Squadron, February-October 1971
- 22 The defence of Australia: 1972-1981
- 23 Counter-terrorism: 1978-1988
- 24 Phantoms of the operations: 1987-1999
- 25 The force of choice: 1999-2000
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
