Special forces
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special-forces-187-7248204
title:
Special forces
text:
Special forces or special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equipped forces using unconventional techniques and modes of employment". Special forces emerged in the early 20th century, with a significant growth in the field during World War II, when "every major army involved in the fighting" created formations devoted to s
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Military units trained to conduct special operations
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_forces
date created:
2002-06-11T06:41:15Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T14:21:02Z
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