Ken Connor Books
This author's literary contributions are deeply informed by an extensive military career, notably his over 23 years of service within the elite Special Air Service (SAS). He played a pivotal role in the development of many of the renowned units and methodologies that define the SAS today. His background includes active service in four conflict zones and training special forces globally, even instructing US agencies in counter-terrorism and VIP protection. This unique expertise provides a powerful foundation for his writing, offering readers insights into the high-stakes world of covert operations and strategic security.
Containing explosive details of operations unknown even to 99% of serving SAS men, this is the definitive history of the regiment written by an ex-SAS soldier of 23 years experience. From it's eye witness accounts of the 1st post war operations in Malaya in the 1950's to it's controversial blueprint for the future this makes all other histories of Britain's elite special forces redundant.
Fed up with taxes? Angered and disappointed by corrupt leaders? How to Stage a Military Coup lays down practical strategies that have proven themselves around the globe. David Hebditch and Ken Connor examine, with a critical eye, successful as well as failed coup attempts throughout the twentieth century with the aim of showing their readers just what it takes to swiftly and soundly overthrow a government. Exploring coups from Nigeria, to Cuba, to Iraq, and with true stories of SAS combat written by Ken Connor, the book gives an insightful glimpse into this violent and rarely-seen world of shifting power.How to Stage a Military Coup is a unique textbook for the armchair revolutionary, as well as a practical guide for the idealist with a soft spot for the sound of artillery fire. From evaluation of the political climate and investigation of potential allies, to recruiting and training personnel, to strategies for ensuring timely transfer of power, the book leaves no aspect of the coup d'etat unexamined. The book also includes appendixes, notes, and a world map of coups d'etat.
