{"product_id":"counter-insurgency-manual","title":"Counter Insurgency Manual","description":"World-renowned expert in the fields of counter-terrorism, hostage rescue and VIP protection, Leroy Thompson has produced a comprehensive guide to counter-insurgency. His experiences both in the field and in training showcase the latest methods and technologies available and this fully illustrated book reveals many of the secrets of his trade. Counter-insurgency is fast becoming one of the most important aspects of police and military work around the world, with forces often deployed at short notice to fight against an ill-defined enemy. With this in mind, Leroy Thompson describes the techniques best employed in a variety of situations, all illustrated with pictures and explained with examples of their use. He stresses that the primary concern in every situation ought to be a 'Hearts and Minds' style operation comprising an attempt to achieve objectives without the use of force - it is only after all such possibilities have failed that the use of force should be considered, and then only by highly trained special forces operatives.  The very political nature of counter-insurgency operations means that operatives are often working under extremely tense and delicate circumstances.The operations are often violent and short-lived, but Thompson emphasises that they must be part of a wider political, social or economic goal for success to be achieved.\nThis well-informed and accessible account will have significance for anyone with an interest in world security and special operations.","brand":"Pen \u0026 Sword Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"New - Paperback","offer_id":32688174694485,"sku":"9781848328266N","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/9781848328266.jpg?v=1598902853","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/counter-insurgency-manual","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}