Description
Product ID: | 9781472827715 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | CN |
Series: | Elite |
Title: | Israeli Paratroopers 1954–2016 |
Authors: | Author: David Campbell, Peter Dennis |
Page Count: | 64 |
Subjects: | Military history, Military history, Warfare and defence, Special and elite forces, Warfare & defence, Special & elite forces |
Description: | Select Guide Rating The history, uniforms, and equipment of this elite arm of the IDF from its formation to the present day. From the creation of the first volunteer paratroop unit shortly after the birth of Israel and of the Israeli Defense Force, this arm of service has been recognized as elite. They have also been the first choice for daring special missions, and it is mainly from their ranks that Israel''s Special Forces units have been recruited. Their ethos has also been widespread throughout the IDF; a unique aspect of the Israeli military is the cross-posting of officers from the airborne, armored, and other units, to ensure that all unit commanders share their aggressive qualities and their understanding of arms capabilities. In this way the influence of the paratroop arm has been out of proportion to its size. |
Imprint Name: | Osprey Publishing |
Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2018-10-18 |