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Elite Forces of Pakistan and India

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 20th Century - Post World War II

Last Stocked on 1/4/2022

Product Info

Title
Elite Forces of Pakistan and India
Publisher
Category
Author
Ken Conboy
Publish Year
1992
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343486
MFG. Part #
OSPELI041
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI41

Description

Influenced by the German use of paratroopers early in World War Two, General Sir Robert Cassels, the Commander-in-Chief India, ordered the formation of an airborne cadre in October 1940 — thus marked the origins of India's first élite units. Pakistan can trace the origins of its own army airborne to the common parentage of British-raised forces. Following the partition from India in August 1947, it raised its own Special Service Group, with individually specialized companies including desert, mountain, ranger and underwater warfare units. This remarkable volume by Kenneth Conboy details the history, organization, uniforms and insignia of the élite forces of India and Pakistan. Also covered are the elite forces of Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.