Books in US Special Forces series

The US military counts on one specially trained group for reconnaissance all over the worldMarine Force Recon. This important support team has worked behind the scenes of conflicts dating back to World War II. With exciting photographs and information about intelligence gathering, this book delves into the history and missions of Marine Force Recon. Fascinating sidebars will attract young readers, and descriptions of covert operations will keep them engaged.

Readers will explore the unique history of US Army Rangers. From the beginning of US history in the 1600s, Army Rangers have been ready to take on difficult missions behind enemy lines and are some of the most skilled soldiers in the US military. Readers will discover the intense modern training of a Ranger and trace history to the role of a Ranger in battles during the French and Indian War. Exciting photographs show Rangers in action all over the world. Informative sidebars and a resourceful glossary enhance the books account of the thrilling missions of specially trained Army Rangers.

Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with "Force Fact" sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as Delta Force, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.

Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with "Force Fact" sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as the Green Berets, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.

Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with "Force Fact" sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American special forces unit known as the Navy SEALs, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.

Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with "Force Fact" sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American special forces unit known as Marine Special Ops, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.

"All the sizzle, chaos, noise and scariness of war is clay in the hands of ace storyteller Lynch." -Kirkus Reviews for the World War II seriesThe First Special Service Force is an elite commando unit composed of American and Canadian troops. From the start, the Force is intended to go where other soldiers won't. The call for volunteers specifically singles out lumberjacks, hunters, prospectors, and game wardens as ideal candidates. And their training is anything but "basic," including intense lessons in parachuting, hand-to-hand combat, skiing, rock climbing, and adaptation to cold climates.One tight group of young men have made a point of carrying The Commando Pocket Manual with them everywhere. They build a unified little community around it, a text to guide them through the war.As this team travels through Germany, taking down Nazis as they go, they also carry calling cards to leave behind. The stickers read, in German, "The worst is yet to come."

US Air Force Pararescuemen are part of one of the most important teams in the US Military. These skilled operators perform daring rescues all over the worldand all while evading the enemy. This book will explore the world of the elite Air Force Paraescuemen, including their training as parachutists and participation in recent military missions. Enhanced by exciting photographs of pararescuemen in action, readers will be engaged by the detailed content and captivating sidebars.

Delta Force is the most secret Special Forces group in the US military. Delta Force has been part of many conflicts all over the world including Grenada and Iraq. Readers will explore the units fascinating history as an extraordinary antiterrorism fighting force. Live-action images of Delta Force operators in training will enhance fascinating facts about covert missions and military life. Exciting sidebars offer even more thrilling content to engage young readers.

The Navy SEALs are a unique branch of military men. They can successfully operate at sea, in the air, and on land. Readers will learn how the special group was formed, and about the fascinating missions they take. Thrilling images of Navy SEALs in training enhance the interesting historical content and informative sidebars. Readers will be captivated by underwater demolition, counterterrorism, and much more as heroic actions of the SEALs are recounted in this volume.