text First SEALs : the untold story of the forging of America's most elite unit
- Summary
- "The rich history of SEAL Team 6 that captured Osama bin Laden stretches back to World War II when US intelligence officials formed a team of special-operation combat swimmers. Under the leadership of Captain Jack Taylor, a California dentist, the... Read more
- Contents
- Prologue: "Cavities in the Lion's Mouth": the birth of underwater combat swimming -- Area D -- The race to design a rebreather -- Combat swimmers -- Silver Springs -- Sea -- Crazy Yanks: The maritime unit's beachhead in Egypt -- Pirate Yachts and ... Read more
- Format
- text
- Description
- xi, 290 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher
- 2014
| Library | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 940.54 ODO in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
| Library | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TADL-WOOD | 940.54 ODO in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
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United States. Navy Commando troops History
United States. Navy. SEALs History
United States. Navy. Underwater Demolition Teams History
United States. Office of Strategic Services History
World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Mediterranean Region
World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Italy
World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Austria
World War, 1939-1945 Amphibious operations
HISTORY / Military / World War II
HISTORY / Military / Special Forces