Secret armies
James Adams
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Secret armies
by James Adams
Published
1988
Publisher
Hutchinson
Pages
440
ISBN-10
0091734525
Description
"Some of the most spectacular military successes in recent times have been won by ... special forces. The raising of the Iranian Embassy siege in London and the rescue of hostages at Entebbe and Mogadishu demonstrated some of their capabilities. But there have been equally spectacular failures, such as the abortive US rescue mission to Iran ... Who trains these special forces? Who controls them -- and how effective are they? The work and training of these forces for both peace and war are kept hidden from public scrutiny. Drawing on previously unpublished material, [the author] reveals the triumphs and disasters of these secret armies including a mission by Britain's SAS to put down a coup in the Gambia in 1981 and the debacle of the US invasion of Grenada in 1982"--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Secret armies?
This edition of Secret armies has approximately 440 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Secret armies?
For most readers, Secret armies typically takes between 9h 10m and 6h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 110,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 110,000 words
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What is the word count of Secret armies?
The estimated word count for Secret armies is approximately 110,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Secret armies?
Secret armies was written by James Adams.
When was Secret armies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1988. The original work may have been published on a different date.