Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. "Portions of" this work were originally authored by Drew Nelson and published as Navy SEALs. All new material in this edition was authored by Howard Phillips.
Contents:
Meet the Navy SEALs. -- Before the SEALs -- JFK and the SEALs -- SEAL Operations -- SEAL Missions -- Operation Enduring Freedom -- Operation Iraqi Freedom -- Duty Stations -- Tough Training -- On the Team -- Famous Navy SEALs -- Never Quit.
Summary:
"The Navy's Sea, Air, and Land Forces (SEALs) became even more well known in 2011, after SEAL Team Six assassinated Osama bin Laden. However, this group of elite soldiers has been active since the 1960s. SEALs have been involved in special operations, reconnaissance, counterterrorism, and support all across the globe. This title gives readers a closer look at one of the U.S. military's most famous units, discussing its history, its missions, and what it takes to become a SEAL. Sidebars and full-color photographs give readers a look at this unit beyond the headlines"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
U.S. Special Ops forces Phillips, Howard, 1971- U.S. Special Ops Forces.
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