SEALs: The US Navy's Elite Fighting Force - Softcover

Bahmanyar, Mir; Osman, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849084777 ISBN 13: 9781849084772

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Since the US Navy SEALs came into existence in 1983, they have become famous for their daring missions, advanced and unconventional tactics, hard training and hard-fought successes. SEALs have taken part in numerous conflicts ranging from Grenada in 1983, the invasion of Panama and operations in Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, and Liberia. Most recently, SEAL units have participated in the ongoing missions of Operation Enduring Freedom in the war in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in the war in Iraq.

Now in paperback, this bestselling book from respected authors Mir Bahmanyar and Chris Osman offers readers a focus on modern combat operations between 1983 and 2006, examining various combat operations, the Navy SEAL training regimes, and the development of tactics and weapons. It includes first-hand accounts from SEALs on the ground, including revealing accounts from those currently involved in operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. This is an eye-opening insight into the shadowy and mysterious world of the US Navy SEALs, guaranteed to appeal to anyone with an interest in modern military operations, current events, and even those interested in becoming a Navy SEAL.

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Review:

This very well produced and written book gives a very good idea of why the SEALs enjoy the impressive reputation that they have earned. --Ships & Shipping Magazine

Book Description:

A unique and fully illustrated insight into the United States elite force; the stuff of military legend.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1849084777
• ISBN 13: 9781849084772
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256