This is part of the G.I., the Illustrated History of the American Soldier, His Uniform and His Equipment, Series. As with other books in this series, it features a large number of rare an unusual photographs and sketches. In this volume, the photographs are monochrome and full colour. The birth of modern special forces operations, recommended

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The United States deployed a somewhat diverse group of special operations forces throughout WW2 and in Korea. These elite units quickly earned a reputation and proved themselves adept at hit and run raids, gathering intelligence in long range patrols, rescuing prisoners of war as well as living and fighting in hostile environments. This fully illustrated card cover book – first published in 2001 – and in the series G.I. The Illustrated History of the American Soldier, His Uniform and His Equipment includes more than 100 photographs of these elite troops, their uniforms, special equipment and insignia. Units covered include the Marine raider regiments, paramarines, ranger battalions, ‘Merill’s Marauders’, the special service force, Office of Strategic Services teams, naval clearance diving units, ski and mountain troops.

Stuart Asquith, Author