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SAS: Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service. Originally published as SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989, and a bestseller since then, this edition has been updated to include details of the SAS's activities in the 1990s and into the 21st century.Based on patrol reports and interviews with participants, this Australian military classic tells the fascinating story of the formation of the SAS, its secret role in Borneo during confrontation with Indonesia and its operations in Vietnam. The SAS operated deep behind enemy lines, conducting surveillance at close range, poised to spring into violent action at need. It was with good reason the Viet Cong came to call them Ma Rung-'phantoms of the jungle'.After Vietnam, the SAS formed a crack counter-terrorist force, ready to defend Australia. It became involved in action in Somalia, Kuwait and East Timor in the 1990s and, in 2000, the security of the Sydney Olympic Games.SAS: Phantoms of War tells the story of a highly disciplined force operating secretly at the cutting edge of Australia's defence in war and peace.

Table of Contents:
Preface to the 2002 edition Preface to the 1989 edition Abbreviations Chapter 1 The tractor job: 2 Squadron, March 1968 Chapter 2 Towards special forces: Australia 1940-1957 Chapter 3 The 1st SAS Company: Swanbourne, 1957-1963 Chapter 4 To Borneo: Formation of the regiment, 1963-1964 Chapter 5 Hearts and minds: 1 Squadron, February-May 1965 Chapter 6 Across the border: 1 Squadron, May-June 1965 Chapter 7 The rogue: 1 Squadron, May-June 1965 Chapter 8 Contact: 1 Squadron, June-July 1965 Chapter 9 Preparing for action: 2 Squadron, September 1964-February 1966 Chapter 10 The Sarawak operations: 2 Squadron, February-July 1966 Chapter 11 Eyes and ears of the Task Force: 3 Squadron, June-July 1966 Chapter 12 Long Tan and after: 3 Squadron, August 1966-March 1967 Chapter 13 Fighting for information: 1 Squadron, March 1967-February 1968 Chapter 14 Phantoms of the jungle: Vietnam patrolling, 1966-1968 Chapter 15 Dominating the rear areas: 2 Squadron, February-October 1968 Chapter 16 A matter of training: 2 Squadron, October 1968-1969 Chapter 17 The regimental base: Swanbourne, 1968-1972 Chapter 18 The lure of the May Taos: 3 Squadron, February 1969-August 1969 Chapter 19 Into the May Taos: 3 Squadron, September 1969-February 1970 Chapter 20 Flexibility and frustration: 1 Squadron, February 1970-February 1971 Chapter 21 Withdrawal from Vietnam: 2 Squadron, February-October 1971 Chapter 22 The defence of Australia: 1972-1981 Chapter 23 Counter-terrorism: 1978-1988 Chapter 24 Phantoms of the operations: 1987-1999 Chapter 25 The force of choice: 1999-2000 Notes Bibliography Appendixes Index Maps

About the Author :
David Horner is Professor of Australian Defence History in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. A graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon, he served as an infantry platoon commander in South Vietnam and has had many years of regimental and staff experience. In 1998, as an Army Reserve colonel, he became the first head of the Army's Land Warfare Studies Centre. He has written numerous books on military command, operations, defence policy and strategy, including Defence Supremo, Blamey: The Commander in Chief and Breaking the Codes (co-authored with Desmond Ball).


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781865086477
  • Publisher: Allen & Unwin
  • Publisher Imprint: Allen & Unwin
  • Height: 230 mm
  • No of Pages: 616
  • Sub Title: A history of the Australian Special Air Service
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1865086479
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2002
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 898 gr


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