Casting Light on the Shadows
Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2007
- Category
- Canada, General, Special Forces
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550026948
- Publish Date
- Feb 2007
- List Price
- $39.95
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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.
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.