The Special Forces Guide To Escape And Evasion

by Will Fowler

• ISBN13: 9780312336530
• ISBN10: 0312336535
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2005-06-01
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books

Summary

A thrilling exploration of survival behind enemy lines-perfect for military buffs T his comprehensive guide covers everything a combat soldier needs to know about evading capture and making a successful return to friendly territory. Beginning from the point where an individual finds himself trapped behind enemy lines, the book discusses the many key techniques that special force soldiers rely on to survive in enemy territory while evading capture, such as: -Survival in a variety of environments including urban, rural, jungle, and desert -How to forage for food -Tracking and covering your tracks -Navigation with or without a map -And much more!

Author Biography

Will Fowler is a journalist who has been specializing in military history, current affairs, and defence technology since 1972. He was Army Editor of the British magazine "Defence" from 1983 to 1990. In addition, he has written over 20 books covering military technology and conflicts from the 19th-century to the second Gulf War, including The Royal Marines, The Secret World of the Spy, SAS Behind Enemy Lines, and D-Day: The First 24 Hours. He lives in England.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(6)
Evading Capture	12	(50)
Conduct after Capture	62	(20)
Escaping Captivity	82	(12)
Hiding and Evading	94	(18)
Evasion and Survival	112	(51)
The Home Run	163	(25)
Bibliography	188	(1)
Index	189