The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States
Author | : Cliff Lord |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2019-04-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781912866809 |
ISBN-13 | : 1912866803 |
Rating | : 4/5 (803 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States written by Cliff Lord and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide offers a detailed overview of the armed forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE—fully illustrated with photos and maps. This volume provides a complete picture of Gulf State armed forces, including historical information on each state describing how the various militaries developed. Maps are provided, along with a glossary of terms and diagrams showing various Orders of Battle. military histories of the forces are supported by scores of photographs, many of which showcase the uniforms and a selection of badges and insignia. Military forces covered in this volume include the Bahrain Levy Corps, Trucial Oman Levies, Trucial Oman Scouts, Union Defense Force, Federal Armed Force, Abu Dhabi Defense Force, Dubai Defense Force, Ras Al-Khaimah Mobile Force, Sharjah National Guard, Umm Al-Quwain National Guard and Sultan’s Armed Forces of Oman, plus selected paramilitary and police forces.