Search Results: Modern Uniforms & Equipment from Viceroy Books

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Zenith Press, 2002. New book, 128 pages, some shelf wear to cover. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines all have groups dedicated to Special Operations. Such specialized military teams are particularly instrumental as the United States engages in a war on terrorism, fighting an elusive and scattered foe. A Pulitzer Prize winning photogropher, David Bohrer details the rigorous training, complex missions, and state of the art equipment that comprise the American special operator experience. More than 200 color photographs complement Bohrer's well-researched text, as you are taken into the fold of the Navy SEALs, the Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, USAF Special Ops, and Marine Force Recon. With unprecedented access, author David Bohrer accompanied commandos on patrol in the jungles of Panama, on assault craft on the Pacific Ocean, and in aircraft over the Gulf of Mexico, while photographing and interviewing teams who momentarily let their guard down and allowed… Read More

Greenhill Press, 2002. New book, 144 pages. This book covers what are commonly considered the support weapons; the ones which the infantry operate in order to provide forepower over and above what they dispose with their personal weapons. The Machine Gun, the Grenade Launcher, the Mortar, the Anti-Tank Missile, and several other devices are carried by the modern infantryman to provide the soldier with greater firepower and greater effectiveness in order to compensate for lack of numbers and tougher targets. This book does not set out to catalogue every weapon in the various categories; it merely shows some examples. which indicate the war that modern technology has moved over the past twenty years. Each example is accompanied by explanatory text, specifications, photos and illustrations.. Pictorial Cover. As New. Illus. by Hutchins, Ray. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2013. New book, 64 pages, ELI197. Whilst under Putin's regime the size of Russia's regular forces has shrunk recently and will continue to do so, its security and paramilitary elements have become increasingly powerful. In fact, recently they have proliferated - as have their special uniforms and kit - and have become disproportionately important, spearheading all recent operations. They seem set to remain Russia's most active armed agencies for the immediate future. In parallel, within the murky world where government and private interests intersect, a number of paramilitary 'private armies' operate almost as vigilantes, with government toleration or approval. This book offers a succinct overview of the official, semi-official and unofficial agencies that pursue Russian government and quasi-government objectives by armed means, from the 200,000-strong Interior Troops, through Police and other independent departmental forces, down to private security firms (in Moscow… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 64 pages, ELI170. The companion volume to Elite 163: Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan, Leigh Neville now turns his expert analysis to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the US and Coalition allies serving in Iraq since 2003. Filled with recently declassified material, first hand accounts, and unique photographs, this book offers a rare look at the largest mobilisation of Special Forces in recent history. Examining in detail the US Delta Force, the British SAS, Australian and Canadian Special Forces as well as CIA and MI6 operational units, this book provides a crucial study of their skills and success in Iraq, from the Battle of Debecka to storming the safe house of Uday Hussein. In a controversial war that has been plagued by high fatalities and military blunders, this book highlights the successes enjoyed by Special Forces Operatives.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Hook, Richard. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 64 pages, ELI163. Intelligence specialist Leigh Neville identifies, describes and illustrates the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the British, American and other Coalition forces committed to the 'War on Terror' in Afghanistan since 2001, providing a fascinating insight into specific operations detailing weapons, equipment and experiences in combat. With a surprising amount of recently declassified material from government departments that are yet to be published in the mass media, this is a ground-breaking analysis of the largest mobilization of Special Forces in recent history. With extensive first-hand accounts providing an eyewitness perspective of the fighting on the ground and including information on the British SAS, the US Delta Force, Australian and Canadian special forces as well as MI6 and CIA operational units, this book provides a crucial study of their skills and successes amidst the Afghan mountains. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Bujeiro,… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 64 pages, ELI170. The companion volume to Elite 163: Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan, Leigh Neville now turns his expert analysis to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the US and Coalition allies serving in Iraq since 2003. Filled with recently declassified material, first hand accounts, and unique photographs, this book offers a rare look at the largest mobilisation of Special Forces in recent history. Examining in detail the US Delta Force, the British SAS, Australian and Canadian Special Forces as well as CIA and MI6 operational units, this book provides a crucial study of their skills and success in Iraq, from the Battle of Debecka to storming the safe house of Uday Hussein. In a controversial war that has been plagued by high fatalities and military blunders, this book highlights the successes enjoyed by Special Forces Operatives.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Hook, Richard. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 64 pages, WAR113. In April 2003, after brief combat, Baghdad fell under US control and the Coalition Provisional Authority was formed to maintain order until a new Iraqi government became a reality. This book details the stabilization operations and the experiences of US Task Force 1st Armored Division (TF 1AD), whose soldiers lived and fought under extreme conditions and whose activities were center stage in the controversial debate surrounding the initial occupation of Iraq. Soldiers' personal experiences from recruitment, training, and armed combat to their aftermath and effects emerge from interviews and new documentation by author Kenneth W. Estes in his account of this crucial military campaign. Contents Introduction · Chronology · Enlistment · Training · Daily Life · Appearance and Equipment · Belief and Belonging · On Campaign · Museums and Collections · Glossary · Bibliography ·… Read More

Osprey Pub Co, 2006. New book, 64 pages, WAR106. Operation Iraqi Freedom officially began on March 20, 2003 and has become one of the most controversial conflicts of modern warfare. Thousands of US Marines were deployed into Iraq in order to topple the dictatorship government and liberate the Iraqi people. This book examines the experience of those ordinary Marines who fought on the frontline of one of the major battles in the operation, the battle for An Nasiriyah. This title details the Marines' enlistment, levels of training and life in the Iraqi desert, as well as exploring their important role in the complex stabilization operations after their hard-won victories on the battlefield. US Marine in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 offers a fascinating insight into the modern Marine Corps. Contents: Introduction - Chronology - A Few Good Men: Recruitment and Enlistment - Parris Island: Training - School Of Infantry, Every Marine a Rifleman - In the Desert - An Nasiriyah - The Three Block War:… Read More

University Park, Illinois, U.S.A.: Osprey Pub Co, 2005. New book, 64 pages, ELI113. After the United States' failures in special operations missions during the late 1970s and 1980, a decision was made to revamp its unconventional military capabilities. The subsequent reorganization and redesignation in 1983 created the SEALs as they are known today, and later the all-encompassing command for US special operations forces under which they operate. Since then, these Navy Special Warfare (NSW) forces have operated in Grenada, the Persian Gulf, Panama, Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, and Liberia. NSW units have also participated in the ongoing missions of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. This book looks at the history, organization, training, uniforms, equipment and missions of the US Navy SEALs since their redesignation until the recent conflict in the Gulf.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Welphy, Michael. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

France: Histoire & Collections, 2005. New book, 192 pages. The world's combat swimmer units deserved such a book. With a wealth of photographs and documents - many of them never published before - Shadow Warriors features the historical record and current operational life of the American SEALs, the British SBS, German Kampschwimmers and the French Naval Commando Hubert, not to forget the first unit of all in this brend, the Italian Incursori which gave birth to this highly specific combat skill. A full colour book also featuring line drawings and profiles of light submarine equipment used by these very discreet elite units.. Pictorial Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Zenith Press, 2005. New book, 128 pages. As the spearhead of the Army's special operations forces, the Rangers are involved in the most dangerous and dirty business imaginable. Often operating in dangerous, close quarters fights, Rangers require weapons and equipment that allow them to travel light, be quick on their feet, and move with the greatest of stealth. Here are the weapons that help make the Rangers one of the U.S. Army's most effective fighting units: M4s, M16s, M240B machineguns, mortars of all calibers, grenade launchers, stun and flash grenades, Kevlar body armor, night vision equipment, and more.. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osceola, Wisconsin, U.S.A.: Zenith Press New book, 128 pages, 100 color & 100 B/w photos. The Marine Corps granted Michael Green and photographer Greg Stewart all-access approval to its bases for collecting historical and current background information and for photographing the weapons, tactical gear, techniques, and support elements of the Modern U.S. Marines. The latest installment of the Battle Gear series, Weapons of the Modern Marines covers individual weapons, machine guns and sniper rifles, antitank weapons and mines, antiaircraft weapons, armored fighting vehicles, artillery, and aviation, including aircraft, ground-to-air, and air-to-air weaponry.. Pictorial Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.