| DIRTY WARS - Elite Forces vs. The Guerillas by Leroy Thompson, hardback, 1991, excellent new. Coffee Table edition size.
Since 1945 nations have poured massive amount of money into sophisticated military hardware - high tech airplanes, missiles, tanks and ships. Yet is as been the guerilla fighter who has presented the greatest threat to emerging states. This book is a fascinating story of guerilla and counter-guerilla operations throughout history. It covers modern era guerilla campaigns, including Rhodesia and a section on The Selous Scouts, as well as studying the guerilla and marxism. Great narrative, great photos. A collectors item for those interested in guerilla and counter-guerilla warfare and also the role Rhodesia played. |