Books & more: Speed Action Surprise - The Special Forces Command

"Silent Professionals", that's what those members of Special Operation Forces are called in the English-speaking world, who have become the elite of modern armies through their skills and actions. They are on duty, but they do not talk about what they do. There is not much talk in the new book by Markus Gollner, but the pictures already speak a clear language. The photographer was able to accompany the German Special Forces Command (KSK) for over a year.

The result is a photo book that is a true calling card for the KSK. "Speed Action Surprise" are basic principles that are applied when the silent professionals strike. Gollner shows the KSK up close - from training at home to missions in Afghanistan, from selection process to intense combat training. The camera looks directly over the shoulder of the elite soldiers. An excellent photo book with good texts has emerged, giving an intimate insight into the KSK. Those interested in gear have plenty to look at in the book. Those who want to understand the KSK can learn a lot here. The landscape format is a top book about the German Special Forces that should not be missing in any library on the topic of modern military. SPARTANAT approved: Highly recommended purchase for this KSK portrait from Markus Gollner's camera.

"Military 03. Speed Action Surprise - The KSK " by Markus Gollner, Action Unlimited, 2012, 230 pages. The book is available in bookstores or on Amazon for Euro 33, -.