The Operators

by Mike Ryan

Book Overview

Journalist and soldier Mike Ryan's access to restricted information is at the heart of this extraordinary look into the world of special forces and their tactics, training, and protocols. Ryan's web... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007199376
• ISBN13: 9780007199372
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: HarperCollins (UK)
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.7" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A VERY INFORMATIVE READ

When generally buying books on special forces, I usually set the bar lower than normal - as I really don't expect to learn much that is not in the public domain already. This book however is an exeception and has proved me wrong - by a long way. It contains detailed information on special forces selection, tactics,techniques and procedures that I have not read before - which is always a good sign in a book of this category. I particularly liked the mission planning element of the book - something I have never seen anywhere else before, and worth the purchase alone. Photos and graphics are of a high standard, with many not seen in print before. In summary "Operators" is a very informative read.

Excellent read, great photos & mission accounts

Well researched book, excellent structure and flow throughout. It includes sections on recent conflicts, such as the Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq etc. I enjoyed, the straight from the horse's mouth accounts of operations,along with some great photos, some I've seen published before but lots of unpublished ones. Some chapters covered details of the selection process for both Delta and the SAS. Some great mission planning information and a good section on Worldwide Special Forces, along with the equipment they use. The book finishes off with good chapter on future operations & equipment. Overall an excellent book, although the main focus is on US, UK and Australian Special Forces.