America's Hidden Heroes

America's Hidden Heroes

by Tom Hawkins

"The History and Evolution of U.S. Navy Frogmen and SEALs"

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Details

Perspective:

Special Forces

Military Unit:

US Navy

True Story:

Yes

Biography:

No

Region:

North America

Page Count:

120

Published Date:

2014

ISBN13:

9780990915300

Description

Noted SEAL historian and retired Navy SEAL Commander Tom Hawkins recounts how today's Navy SEALs can trace their capabilities and origins back to four formidable legacy units formed during World War II. For the first time in one volume are the stories of the Amphibious Scouts and Raiders (S&R), Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs), Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs) and the Office of Strategic Services Maritime Unit (OSS MU).

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