Kopassus [Ken Conboy]

[Kopassus] [Flowing Blood] [Spec Ops]

Kopassus

Ken Conboy

Equinox Publishing, Jakarta. 2003. First Equinox Paperback Edition. Uniform yellowing to the text, A few minor dings and creases to front and rear cover. Underlining and highlighting sporadically. A very good copy.

From the publisher:

"Here, for the first time, this secretive and controversial unit is exposed in KOPASSUS: Inside Indonesia's Special Forces by acclaimed author Ken Conboy. In this new age of terrorism and counter-terrorism, and especially in the wake of the October 2002 Bali bombing, understanding Kopassus is an integral part of understanding the politics of modern Indonesia. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in unconventional warfare, contemporary Indonesian history, and the brushfire wars that have swept the Indonesian archipelago over the past fifty years."

A fascinating dive into the world of Kopassus, Indonesia's special forces. You may be aware of them because their extremely swagged out camouflage pattern, "Flowing Blood". A breezy and in-depth read from Ken Conboy, who also wrote the excellent "The CIA's Secret War in Tibet." Recommended for those into the history of Spec Ops.