{"product_id":"counter-insurgency-manual-9781848328266","title":"Counter Insurgency Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorld-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis well-informed and accessible account will have significance for anyone with an interest in world security and special operations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pen \u0026 Sword Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42977449279654,"sku":"9781848328266","price":19.9,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/8471\/4918\/products\/9781848328266_1_5afce5e6-d017-47a2-b3a7-970b5773d5df.jpg?v=1656102505","url":"https:\/\/bookxcess.myshopify.com\/products\/counter-insurgency-manual-9781848328266","provider":"Staging Site ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}