Shadow Wars: Special Forces in the New Battle Against Terrorism

by David Pugliese

Special forces units around the world have played a critical, though often secretive, role since war was declared on global terrorism following the September 11 attacks on the United States. Now, through compelling narrative and explosive photos, "Shadow Wars" reveals how these units are leading the fight. From the rugged mountains of Afghanistan to the vast deserts of Iraq, "Shadow Wars" details operations by U.S. Army Green Berets and Delta Force, U.S. Navy SEALs, Air Force and CIA special operations troops, along with Australia’s Special Air Service, the British SAS and SBS, Poland’s GROM, and Canada’s JTF2. Also recounted is the highly-controversial raid by Russia’s Alpha Group to rescue hostages held by Chechen terrorists in Moscow in the fall of 2002. For the first time, "Shadow Wars" brings together more than 80 photos of special forces in action in the war against terrorism, some never before made public. Author David Pugliese uncovered the inner workings of the Canadian military’s Joint Task Force Two, and once again offers a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the world of covert warfare.

Genres: History

208 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003