{"product_id":"the-elite-the-story-of-special-forces-from-ancient-sparta-to-the-war-on-terror","title":"The Elite: The Story of Special Forces – From Ancient Sparta to the War on Terror","description":"Author: Fiennes, Ranulph\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781471156632\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster UK\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 384\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 7.795 inches x 5.118 inches x 0.945 inches\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription: \u003cbr\u003e\"Riveting stuff. Through the prism of his experience of the military elite, Fiennes presents a dazzling history of the world's best fighting units to amaze and enthral the reader.\" \u003cb\u003eDamien Lewis, Bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eZero Six Bravo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Inspired by the \u003cb\u003eheroic\u003c\/b\u003e war time escapades of his father, as well as drawing on his own experiences in the \u003cb\u003especial forces\u003c\/b\u003e, acclaimed adventurer \u003cb\u003eSir Ranulph Fiennes\u003c\/b\u003e thrillingly explores the history of \u003cb\u003eelite military units, from ancient Sparta to the War on Terror\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n The \u003cb\u003ebest of the best\u003c\/b\u003e, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their \u003cb\u003edaring deeds\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether it be fighting on the \u003cb\u003ebattlefield\u003c\/b\u003e, storming forts and castles, \u003cb\u003erescuing hostages\u003c\/b\u003e, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic \u003cb\u003eassassination of enemy leaders\u003c\/b\u003e, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake \u003cb\u003edangerous\u003c\/b\u003e missions of the highest stakes. While celebrating the heroics of groups such as\u003cb\u003e the SAS\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNavy Seals\u003c\/b\u003e, Sir Ranulph also reveals the \u003cb\u003etrue stories\u003c\/b\u003e of infamous organisations such as \u003cb\u003eThe Assassins\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTemplar Knights\u003c\/b\u003e. Uncovering their origins, and examining their weapons and tactics, Sir Ranulph showcases these units \u003cb\u003emost famous missions\u003c\/b\u003e, and reveals the men behind them. Showing incredible \u003cb\u003ecourage\u003c\/b\u003e, often in the face of \u003cb\u003eimpossible odds\u003c\/b\u003e, these units have also changed the course of history along the way. Sir Ranulph discusses the reasons behind their success and failures, with many\u003cb\u003e notorious conflicts\u003c\/b\u003e often being decided by these elite units facing off against each other, with the victor not only evolving warfare, but also consigning their opponent to history.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n While these units traditionally prefer to operate \u003cb\u003ein the shadows\u003c\/b\u003e, Sir Ranulph brings their remarkable histories to the fore, told with his trademark ability to weave a story which has seen him become \u003cb\u003eone of Britain’s most beloved bestselling authors\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42469744181406,"sku":"HPC-9781471156632","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/products\/9781471156632.jpg?v=1677727101","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/the-elite-the-story-of-special-forces-from-ancient-sparta-to-the-war-on-terror","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}