Casting light on the shadows : Canadian perspectives on special operations forces / Foreword by David Barr; edited by Bernd Horn and Roch Legault; jointly published by Canadian Defence Academy Press and...: D2-193/2007E
This book of essays looks at the history, theory, and practice of Special Operations Forces. The essays are written from a Canadian perspective by Canadian military and history experts. They cover a variety of topics, including the theories behind Special Operations Forces, how recruits are selected, and their training requirements. Other subjects include the history of Special Operations Forces internationally, and in Canada, and the need for such forces, particularly in Canada.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Department of National Defence. |
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| Collaborating author | Dundurn Group. Canadian Defence Academy. |
| Title | Casting light on the shadows : Canadian perspectives on special operations forces / Foreword by David Barr; edited by Bernd Horn and Roch Legault; jointly published by Canadian Defence Academy Press and the Dundurn Group. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Paper |
| Other formats | Electronic-[English] |
| Note(s) | ISBN 10: 1-55002-694-1 |
| Publishing information | Kingston - Ontario : National Defence 2007. |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Description | 324p. : references, index ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN | 978-1-55002-694-8 |
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| Subject terms | Armed forces Military history Military training |
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