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.
How to Stage a Military Coup: From Planning to Execution
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on the mechanics of overthrowing governments, the book provides practical strategies for staging a military coup, drawing from historical examples across the globe. Authors David Hebditch and Ken Connor analyze both successful and failed coups from countries like Nigeria, Cuba, and Iraq, offering insights into the complexities of power shifts. Included are true accounts of SAS combat, enriching the narrative with real-world experiences from the often-hidden world of military interventions and political upheaval.
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.
