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Casting Light on the Shadows by Colonel Bernd Horn

Casting Light on the Shadows

Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces

Colonel Bernd Horn, Tony Balasevicius, Bernd Horn

Dundurn Press · Print & ebook · February 28, 2007

Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada’s military capability.

Special Forces HistoryTerrorism & CounterterrorismCanadian Military History
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Who it’s for
Essays trace Canadian Special Operations Forces through their history, theory, evolution, and ongoing developments.
Genres
Special Forces History, Canadian Military History, Terrorism & Counterterrorism
Published
Dundurn Press, February 28, 2007

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About this book

Special Operations Forces (SOF) have never been an integral element of Canada’s military capability. Although units have existed periodically throughout the country’s history, they have always been in the shadows. However, the terrorist attack in the United States on September 11, 2001, changed that. In the aftermath of 9/11, SOF became the force of choice.

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Casting Light on the Shadows consists of a series of essays on SOF-related issues written by individuals with specialized knowledge and expertise in the field. As well as providing a solid foundation for SOF theory, historical background, and evolution, the book also highlights ongoing developments in SOF.

Canadian SOF

Essays trace Canadian Special Operations Forces through their history, theory, evolution, and ongoing developments.

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  • Essays on Canadian Special Operations Forces
  • Historical background and SOF theory

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  • Specialized perspectives on SOF-related issues
  • Attention to developments after September 11, 2001

Where it sits

Special Forces History91%
Canadian Military History52%
Terrorism & Counterterrorism25%

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Publisher categories

  • Canadian History
  • Special Forces History
Authors
Colonel Bernd Horn, Tony Balasevicius, Bernd Horn
Publisher
Dundurn Press
Published
February 28, 2007
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Canadian History