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First published 1985
16th impression 2005
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Print ISBN: 978 0 85045 610 3
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Index by Alan Thatcher
Acknowledgments
This book would not have been possible without the aid of many others. The author wishes to express his gratitude to some of the many individuals and institutions for their assistance: Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough, USA (Ret.); Col. Aaron Bank, USA (Ret.); Col. Charles A. Beckwith, USA (Ret.); Col. Cecil B. Smyth, USA (Ret.); 1st Special Operations Command (Abn.) Public Affairs Office, especially Beverly Lindsey; Roxanne Merritt, Curator, Special Warfare Museum; Shelby Stanton, for sharing his wealth of knowledge and advice; the Adjutant General Department of the Louisiana and West Virginia Army National Guards; the many current and former Special Forces NCOs who shared their knowledge; and last but not least my wife, Enriqueta, for her never-ending support and patience.
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