K French Army Special Forces

Engaged in counterterrorism across various theaters of operations, French Army special forces have carried out numerous training and intelligence missions, as well as bold interventions that have rescued hostages and neutralized several dozen armed terrorist groups. This book offers a broad view of French Army special forces, describing the distinctive roles of the units that today form the spearhead of French special operations.

From selection to deployment overseas, this book offers readers an insight into the capabilities of the men and women who operate thousands of miles from France to protect French citizens and interests. Biography: For more than twenty years, Alexandre Alati has produced reports for Raids magazine and published numerous articles on French and foreign military units. In recent years, his reports, illustrated with photographs taken close to the action, have focused primarily on French and European special forces. He has accompanied numerous units in the field during major exercises and overseas operations. This book is the culmination of several years of work alongside French Army special forces.

Alexandre Alati is a reporter for Raids magazine. In recent years, his reports, illustrated with photographs taken close to the action, have focused primarily on French and European special forces. He has accompanied numerous units in the field during major exercises and overseas operations.