Delta Force
A Memoir by the Founder of the U.S. Military's Most Secretive Special-Operations Unit
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4.2 • 208 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"Absolutely compelling... Nations without men like Beckwith simply don't survive." — Wall Street Journal
Wanted: Volunteers for Project Delta. Will guarantee you a medal. A body bag. Or both.
The definitive insider's account of the U.S. Army's most elite and secretive special-ops unit, written by the legendary founder and first commanding officer of Delta Force
When Charlie Beckwith issued this call to arms in Vietnam in 1965, he revolutionized American armed combat. This is the story of what would eventually come to be known as Delta Force, as only its maverick creator could tell it--from the bloody baptism of Vietnam to the top-secret training grounds of North Carolina to political battles in the upper levels of the Pentagon itself.
This is the heart-pounding, first-person, insider’s view of the missions that made Delta Force legendary, including a brutally honest account of their most famous defeat: the failed rescue of the Iranian hostages. Thought it all, the reader will become much better acquainted with America’s deadliest weapon.
Customer Reviews
Interesting book
Col. Beckworth's career as Delta Force developer/commander is most remarkable. This is a very well written account on his career which included the hostage rescue attempt in American Embassy in Iran. The book gives the feel that Col Beckworth is in the room explaining everything to you.
Impressed
Loved it!!!!!!
A Must Read
For fan's of the military, as well as followers of special operations divisions in the branches of the military this book provides the reader with the foundation of Delta Force. A must read!