Fighting French
French Special Forces

By Eric Micheletti. Histoire & Collections. 160pp. $71

Reviewer :: Pte Simone Heyer

As a former member of the French airborne and editor of Raids, a French military magazine, Eric Micheletti is well-placed to pen this detailed account of his country’s Special Forces.

The book looks at the most secretive of French SF – No. 1 Regiment Parachute Infantry Marine, naval commandos and special operations aviation assets – as well as the basic SF. It covers operations around the world, different exercises, training and day-to-day activities.

The book is comprehensive in its explanation of the role of the special forces in France, and profiles each of the regiments, clarifying their position in the greater scheme of things. You can learn about their equipment, kit weapons and operational history.

Set out like a flashy, hardcover magazine, French Special Forces is an easy but informative read, filled with amazing pictures of the boys in action.

The book is available by contacting the publishing house in Paris on 33 1 40 21 18 20 or through Internet book stores.

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