{"product_id":"combat-divers-9781472856005","title":"Combat Divers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe full visual history of the special forces combat diver from World War II to the present day.\u003c\/b\u003eCombat divers are an elite within an elite. Every special forces combat diver is required to pass selection twice  first into the elite military unit and then a combat diving qualification. The combat dive units themselves are tiny and the operations highly classified. The role of a military diver is inevitably a lonely and a dangerous one, whether clearing mines or striking from the sea against enemy-held targets. Fully illustrated with rare and unusual images, \u003ci\u003eCombat Divers \u003c\/i\u003ereveals their little-known yet fascinating operations, from Dutch Special Forces combat divers covertly operating against Somali pirates to the actions of Soviet Spetsnaz divers in Swedish territorial waters during the Cold War. It also examines how the most famous units, such as the US Navy SEALs and the Royal Navy''s SBS, are currently operating and adapting to threats in a multitude of theatres. \u003ci\u003eComb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wide ranging and well-presented look into the murky world of military divers. * The Armourer *\u003cbr\u003eAltogether a superb effort putting the spotlight on some of the world's toughest undersea operators. * Warships IFR *\u003cbr\u003eWell-crafted and stimulating read, this is a fitting tribute to some extraordinary people - highly recommended. * Navy Books *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a positive addition to the library of combat diving, and should be of great interest to civilians who are intrigued by this clandestine genre of warfare, as well as useful to non-specialist officers and senior ratings who interface with the organisations who employ such personnel. * The Naval Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements Acronyms and Abbreviations Introduction  Chapter 1.    Frogmen: The Beginning Chapter 2.    Experimental Diving Chapter 3. Combined Operations Pilotage Parties  Chapter 4. Far East Operations Chapter 5. Scandinavia Targeted Chapter 6. Special Forces Diver Units Chapter 7. Female Military Divers Chapter 8. Special Forces Diver Selection and Training Chapter 9. Combat Diver Infiltration Options  Chapter 10. Anti-Terrorism and Piracy  Chapter 11. Mine and Bomb Disposal  Chapter 12. Swimmer Delivery Vehicles and Dry Deck Shelters  Chapter 13. Mini-Submarines Chapter 14. Combat Divers’ Equipment  Chapter 15. Weapons Underwater  Chapter 16. Marine Mammals at War  Chapter 17. Remote and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles  Chapter 18. Undersea Spying and Sabotage  Chapter 19. The Future   Further Reading and Bibliography  Index\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867223077207,"sku":"9781472856005","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472856005.jpg?v=1722282287","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/combat-divers-9781472856005","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}