First published 2020
Newsweek journalist Douglas Waller takes readers deep into the classified operations of America's most elite military units. Drawing on unprecedented access to special operations forces, Waller exposes the rigorous training, dangerous missions, and brotherhood that define these clandestine warriors. From the legendary Green Berets conducting counterinsurgency operations to Navy SEALs executing high-risk maritime assaults, the book reveals how these soldiers operate in the shadows of modern warfare. Delta Force operatives emerge from complete secrecy to show readers what it takes to join America's most selective military unit. Waller captures the physical and mental demands these elite fighters face, the split-second decisions that determine mission success, and the personal costs of serving in units most Americans never know exist. The book delivers an authentic portrait of warriors who train harder, fight deeper behind enemy lines, and accept greater risks than conventional forces.
Genres: military-fiction, action, non-fiction, military-history
Vibes: fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: brotherhood
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · Simon & Schuster