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Fighting the War on Terror

Global Counter-Terrorist Units and their Actions

Judith Grohmann , Trans. Geoffrey Brooks
The first outsider given access to elite police and counter-terrorism units in 16 countries, Judith Grohman presents insights into some of their operations, including thwarting a plot to steal diamonds from the Millennium Dome, managing the hostage situation at the Dubrovka Theatre in Chechnya in 2002, and tracking those responsible for the explosion at the 2013 Boston Marathon. 
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Pen & Sword
  • Year: 2018
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 200pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 240x162mm
  • ISBN: 9781526727459
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.5kg
Product code:
529761
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SWAT teams, GSG9, EKO Cobra, SCO 19 - these elite police units are used to dealing with dangerous situations, particularly in the fight against global terrorism. European political-economic journalist and author, Judith Grohmann, is the first outsider to be given access into the world of specialist counter-terrorism units in 16 countries around the globe, including the USA, Russia, Israel, the UK, and many more. Whether performing hostage rescues, subduing barricaded suspects, engaging with heavily-armed criminals or taking part in counter-terrorism operations, her interviews with the men and women concerned explain what their work really involves, their most dangerous missions, and the physical and mental training required for them to perform these high-risk operations, which fall outside the abilities of regular police officers.

A truly intimate insight into a closed world.
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