This publication takes a look at the evolution of the French military's intelligence work from the days of the "comic war" along the Western Front in 1939/40 to operations in the recent past. Among other things, intelligence operations in the Gulf region, Chad, the Balkans, Cambodia and Somalia are covered. The fight against international terror is increasing the importance of intelligence to combat and stop potential attacks before they happen.
This book focuses on the French 13th Parachute Dragoon Regiment, whose speciality is the acquisition of militarily useful information.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Manificat, Patrick
Title
Renseignement et action. De la "Drôle de guerre" aux opérations spéciales
Details
French text, paperback, numerous bw and colour illustrations 272 pp.
State
new
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