Marines (Special Units)

96 pp. "This examination of the most qualified military and police groups, equipped with advanced systems that enable them to carry out special actions all over the world, provides a look at how each group is structured, how each is trained, and which operational tactics each uses. Covering all groups trained for participating in amphibious assaults (military actions that involve transporting forces by sea and deploying them on a different coast), this reference highlights, among others, the U.S. Marines that fought in the Gulf War, the British Royal Marines who succeeded in the Falklands conflict, the Spanish Marina, which is considered the oldest marine organization in the world, and the French Troupes, who have participated in a number of combat situations. Also explained are the rigorous training methods of each."