Elite Forces with a European Background
This is a book with a good reference to history, but unfortunately avoids discussion on politics. Its time frame is limited to 1952-1988.
February 4, 2003
Title: Inside Indonesia's Special Forces
Author: Ken Conboy
Publisher: Equinox, 2002
LIKE its name, Kopassus (the Army's Special Forces) does indeed have many "specialties"—both in combat and non-combat formation. The elite force is labeled Special Forces because of its elite position and role in combat formation. Unlike regular infantry troops, Kopassus moves in small units, swiftly and covertly (combat intelligence). The force als
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