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Fighting elites a history of U.S. special forces

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  • "History of U.S. special forces"

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  • "From Army Rangers to Green Berets to U.S. Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, this book explains what makes Special Forces "special," covering rich varied history of elite formations in American military history and describing their recruitment, intense training, and equipment in depth. From the militiamen who contributed during America's colonial period to the elite soldiers who face our most inveterate enemies and dangerous terrorist organizations today, Special Forces have played an intrinsic part of the U.S. military throughout history. Most civilians have only a vague idea of what the U.S. Special Forces are all about. Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces examines the history of U.S. Special Forces, identifies their contributions to specific conflicts from colonial times forward, and highlights their present operational excellence. In this reference guide to U.S. Special Forces, military historian John C. Fredriksen provides a carefully balanced presentation, describing all units in their own detailed section that discusses their origins, recruitment, training, tactics, and equipment, and defining military engagements, if known. The text also contains 20 biographical entries of noted personalities associated with special purpose activities and a detailed chronology of special forces activities."

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  • "Fighting elites a history of U.S. special forces"
  • "Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces"
  • "Fighting elites : a history of U.S. special forces"

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