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WOW Facts! are specifically written for struggling readers. Special Forces do the jobs other soldiers can't do. They rescue hostages, storm buildings and go deep undercover. Units like the SAS are famous for their bravery and daring. But what is the history of these forces and might you have what it takes to join them?

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Publié par	Badger Learning
Date de parution	01 février 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781781477526
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Contents
1. Special forces in the ancient world
2. Modern special forces
3. James Bond
4. Special forces today
5. UK Special Forces
6. Special forces books and films
7. UK Special Forces Reserves
Index
Ancient China
The idea of giving small groups of soldiers special training goes back a very long way. In the 11th century BC, a Chinese military strategist, called Jiang Ziya, wrote about such men. He said specially chosen soldiers should be trained to climb the highest mountains and to cover long distances very quickly. These soldiers helped King Wen and King Wu overthrow the Shang Dynasty.

Jiang Ziya was a military expert in ancient China.
The Romans
In around 500 AD, the Romans selected the strongest soldiers for extra speed and strength training. These men were then placed on very small, fast, camouflaged boats. When the boats landed on enemy territory, the specially trained soldiers sped onto land to carry out spying missions. They then reported back on the enemy s positions and the number of troops they had.

Norse warriors
These warriors were very strong and tough. The toughest of these warriors were known as berserkers (or berserks). They went into battle in what appeared to be an uncontrollable, trance-like fury. They were said to be almost unstoppable and would carry on fighting even if severely injured.
Some historians believe that berserkers worked themselves into a rage before battle. Others think that they might have eaten drugged foods or drunk a large amount of alcohol!