96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Summary
When a commando team of U.S. Navy SEALs breached a fortified compound in Pakistan and dispatched Osama bin Laden, the world's attention focused on America's special forces. Yet it is the nature of their form of war that the names of these heroes may never be known. Look into the secret world of military special operations units, from the Green Berets of the Vietnam War to the Navy SEALs of Pakistan, and trace their history, their training and the missions they have fought, from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan and more. This is a fascinating, gripping volume that illuminates the hidden world of the planet's most skillful soldiers. The introduction is written by former Senator Bob Kerrey, who won the Congressional Medal of Honor as a Navy SEAL.
Contents
Introduction : the best and the bravest -- Warriors for the 21st century -- The making of a commando -- The special ops hall of fame -- The father of Delta Force -- The mavericks take over -- The killer elite -- Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy -- Birds of prey -- Post op : how do you get a life? -- Warriors on the screen.
