First SEALs
by Patrick K. O'Donnell
"The Untold Story of the Forging of America's Most Elite Unit"
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First SEALs by Patrick K. O'Donnell
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Special Forces
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Published Date:
2015
ISBN13:
9780306824142
Summary
First SEALs chronicles the origins of the U.S. Navy SEALs through the World War II experiences of their predecessors, the Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams. Patrick K. O'Donnell draws on firsthand accounts and declassified documents to reveal how these elite frogmen conducted dangerous reconnaissance and demolition missions on enemy beaches, from Normandy to the Pacific islands. The book details their grueling training, innovative tactics, and extraordinary courage under fire, showing how these pioneering combat swimmers laid the foundation for what would become America's most renowned special operations force.