The Elite : The Story of Special Forces - From Ancient Sparta to the War on Terror (Record no. 62176)
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| fixed length control field | 01876nam a22001577a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9781471156625 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 356.1609 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Fiennes, Ranulph |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Elite : The Story of Special Forces - From Ancient Sparta to the War on Terror |
| Statement of responsibility | Ranulph Fiennes |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | London |
| Name of publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 373 Pages |
| Other physical details | 23x15 cm |
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| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Include Color illustrations and Index |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | The best of the best, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen and in computer games for their daring deeds. Whether it be fighting on the battlefield, storming forts and castles, rescuing hostages, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic assassination of enemy leaders, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake dangerous missions of the highest stakes. While celebrating the heroics of groups such as the SAS and Navy Seals, Sir Ranulph also reveals the true stories of infamous organisations such as The Assassins and Templar Knights. Uncovering their origins, and examining their weapons and tactics, Sir Ranulph showcases these units most famous missions, and reveals the men behind them. Showing incredible courage, often in the face of impossible odds, these units have also changed the course of history along the way. Sir Ranulph discusses the reasons behind their success and failures, with many notorious conflicts 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. While these units traditionally prefer to operate in the shadows, Sir Ranulph brings their remarkable histories to the fore, told with his trademark ability to weave a story which has seen him become one of Britain's most beloved bestselling authors. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Special forces (Military science) |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Collection code | Permanent Location | Current Location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Full call number | Accession Number | Koha item type |
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| Non-fiction | Garrison Public Library Multan | Garrison Public Library Multan | General Stacks | 2020-06-25 | CRV/GPLM/Gt-20/158/2020 | 2145.00 | 356.1609 F452E 2019 | 64786 | Books |