World War Two saw the birth of special forces, with commando units operating behind enemy lines. The SAS became the 'headline act', but in the post-war years the USA deployed elite troops into Vietnam and the likes of the UK, European nations and the Soviet Union have also adapted and grown these specialist units. The rise of terrorism has seen the deployment of special troops across the globe and this highly anticipated publication - Special Forces - provides an insight into the top units, their history, role, and current capabilities.