BOOKS & MORE: Swiss Special Forces

11/12/2023By Redaktion

Books Bücher Kaj-Gunnar Sievert Schweiz

The book "HONOR - MODESTIA - UNITAS. The Special Forces Command of the Swiss Army" by Kaj-Gunnar Sievert is the standard work on the special forces of Switzerland. And it is much more: with its historical background, it is also a compact history of the Swiss Army.

For anyone interested in the topic, the book is a true treasure trove, documenting and explaining Swiss equipment and armament from different eras.

At its core is the Special Forces Command (KSK) of the Swiss Army. It combines the unique military knowledge and skills of various militia and professional formations. The members are all volunteers, multifunctional and complement each other in their tasks. Each formation has its own history and tradition. The oldest unit is the Grenadiers, who now form the core of the KSK.

The badges of the KSK units are also all gathered here, along with the latest equipment.

What makes special forces so special? Kaj-Gunnar Sievert explains the operational principles of the Swiss KSK in this book.

And it's always intimate insights, well illustrated and conveying the world of the Swiss KSK.

Well illustrated with great image sequences, both historical and current, where there's really a lot to see.

The author also takes on the history of armament of the Swiss Army with a focus on the KSK.

CONCLUSION: Kaj-Gunnar Sievert is not only a knowledgeable military history author, but also a former commander of the Paratrooper Reconnaissance Company 17. His book presents the history and establishment of the current KSK along with its tasks and units - with never-before-seen photos. An excellent insight into the world of the Swiss Army, extremely dense and compact. The book on the Swiss KSK. SPARTANAT reading recommendation.

"HONOR - MODESTIA - UNITAS. The Special Forces Command of the Swiss Army" by Kaj-Gunnar Sievert, Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2022, 326 pages, Euro 29.90