Fighting Elites: A History of U.S. Special Forces

From Army Rangers to Green Berets to the U.S. Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, this book explains what makes Special Forces "special," covering the rich and varied history of elite formations in American military history and describing their recruitment, intense training, and equipment in depth.

• Initial chapters provide an overview of all American special purpose units

• A bibliography points to additional reading and sources of information

• 50 illustrations of famous leaders, uniforms, and troops in the field

• A highly detailed chronology of all known special forces activities