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Casting Light on the Shadows

Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces

edited by Bernd Horn & Tony Balasevicius

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2007
Category
Canada, General, Special Forces
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550026948
    Publish Date
    Feb 2007
    List Price
    $39.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459706255
    Publish Date
    Feb 2007
    List Price
    $10.99

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Description

Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada’s military capability. Although units have existed periodically throughout the country’s history, they have always been in the shadows. However, the terrorist attack in the United States on September 11, 2001, changed that. In the aftermath of 9/11, SOF became the force of choice. Casting Light on the Shadows consists of a series of essays on SOF-related issues written by individuals with specialized knowledge and expertise in the field. As well as providing a solid foundation for SOF theory, historical background, and evolution, the book also highlights ongoing developments in SOF.

About the authors

Colonel Bernd Horn, an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer, is currently chief of staff of the Land Forces Development and Training System. Dr. Horn is also an adjunct professor of history at the Royal Military College and has authored, co-authored, or edited 28 books. Some of his recent publications are Fortune Favours the Brave and Show No Fear. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.

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Major Tony Balasevicius is an experienced infantry officer who is currently on staff in the Department of Applied Military Science at the Royal Military College of Canada.

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