Armies and contemporary wars

Long before the beginning of the Second War in the Gulf, the Special Forces and clandestine teams of the Coalition's various services, did operate in Iraq in 2003. his new book reveals the actions and gestures of these very specific units, which fulfil their mission well ahead of the classical forces. Still today, the Special Forces, mainly US and British, are waging a mercyless war against the terrorists of all kinds who proliferate in the former Saddam's empire. The book is profusely illustrated by hundreds of shots taken in the heart of action, and by a large number of documents showing every equipment and outfit used by the Special Forces in their current opeartions in Iraq.

FRENCH VERSION
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 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.

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 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.

The French GIGN — the Intervention Group of Gendarmerie Nationale — counts among the most famous groups of that kind in the world. As they celebrate their thirtieth anniversary in Year 2004, this new book offers a complete coverage about these elite men’s life, their equipment, their missions and the various interventions in which the GIGN took part. An action-packed book with hundreds of colour photographs. (French edition only)

FRENCH VERSION
The paratroopers of the French Foreign Legion are relentlessly preparing themselves to action. And when it is time to go, their missions are fulfilled with the efficiency legendary to the Old Legion. From the rice fields of Indochina to the streets of Mitrovica, the 2e REP has taken part to every campaign fought by the French Army. The first part of this book is devoted to this historical background. The second part, in which military reporter Yves Debay describes the missions and the men of the REP, shows the regiment as it is today. The third part of the book is a detailed description, company by company, of the regiment’ strength and equipment.

The paratroopers of the French Foreign Legion are relentlessly preparing themselves to action. And when it is time to go, their missions are fulfilled with the efficiency legendary to the Old Legion. From the rice fields of Indochina to the streets of Mitrovica, the 2e REP has taken part to every campaign fought by the French Army. The first part of this book is devoted to this historical background. The second part, in which military reporter Yves Debay describes the missions and the men of the REP, shows the regiment as it is today. The third part of the book is a detailed description, company by company, of the regiment’ strength and equipment.

FRENCH VERSION
All insignia of the French Airborne Troops are shown in this book, from the origins -before the Second World War - to the present. The last "inventory" has been made more than twenty years ago and deserved an up-to-date and a more modern version. Moreover, several hundred new insignia have been struck since then. To make this inventory and to introduce those insignia, the author was helped by the best specialists on the subject who have not hesitated to open their collection and to lend their rarest insignia and brevets. This « bible » includes 1 800 real size colour items. Every insignia features a bilingual caption, English and French.

All insignia of the French Airborne Troops are shown in this book, from the origins -before the Second World War - to the present. The last "inventory" has been made more than twenty years ago and deserved an up-to-date and a more modern version. Moreover, several hundred new insignia have been struck since then. To make this inventory and to introduce those insignia, the author was helped by the best specialists on the subject who have not hesitated to open their collection and to lend their rarest insignia and brevets. This « bible » includes 1 800 real size colour items. Every insignia features a bilingual caption, English and French.

FRENCH VERSION
Never has such a comprehensive work, entirely devoted to the modern French Army's Special Operations Command, been produced. This outstanding book, full colour thoughout, reveals most aspects of these secretive Land, Air and Sea units.