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American Heroes in Special Operations
Following the success of American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam (a New York Times best seller), Oliver North moves from the frontline to the world of shadow warriors, introducing readers to the brave, noble work of Navy Seals, Rangers, and Green Berets in American Heroes in Special Operations. From the sands of Iraq to the mountains of the Hindu Kush, North re...more
Hardcover, 304 pages
Published
November 1st 2010
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The premise of the book is great: to showcase the courage and skill of US Special Forces troops. The execution of the book, however, is disappointing. The descriptions of Special Ops actions feel almost clinical, focusing too much on technicalities and military jargon and not enough on the soldiers and their personal stories. There are some good chapters, but there are many more chapters that are lacking. Each chapter focuses on a military operation from the last ten years, briefly introducing t...more
Big week and big day here @ The Scoop. We are leading off the day with a book that reveals some amazing real life heroes, humanizes them, describes them as real people, and then details the moments of true valor they had. It is hard not to turn the pages in this book and not have a sense of awe at the sacrifices these men and women make on a daily basis so we can enjoy the types of freedoms that we have as Americans. I want to share a few things from and about the book so maybe you can understan...more
Activated in 1987, the U.S. Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, now numbers more than fifty thousand unconventional warfare specialists from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. These extraordinary fighters undertake some of the most sensitive, high risk, missions in the world. And though technology has revolutionized the battlefield, the human component - the warrior - is still the most important element in determining the outcome of a fight.
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This book, written by Lt. Colonel Oliver North & Chuck Holten of Fox News, gives the reader into the actions of the various special warfare teams that are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. For a period of time, the authors were embedded with these teams, Navy SEALS, Army Rangers, Air Force Pararescuemen (PJ's)and others, giving the reader a first hand view from the battlefield. gives the average
During their time with the various teams, several members perform what we are to perceive as "hero...more
During their time with the various teams, several members perform what we are to perceive as "hero...more
American Heroes in Special Operations gives an in-depth look into the hearts, minds, and operations of our elite heroes. It's easy as a observer to idolize these heroes who sacrifice everything, but this book gave me a deeper perspective and appreciation of those sacrifices. With North and Holton embedded with these elite warriors, readers are able to see the intricacies and frustrations these men face on a daily basis. What we see on the news is often slanted and a mere sliver of the truth, and...more
Wow. Real American heroes ... their heroic acts are detailed and accompanied with their photos and background stories. I felt humbled and inspired reading their stories. I had to take a break midway though - the loss of so many good men is hard to take. Imagine Black Hawk Down but with real people and real stories. It ripped my heart out to read such good men struggle through hellish situations and often make the ultimate sacrifice. I cried my way through it ... it was a good hurt though - ackno...more
Good inspirational read for anyone with an interest in today's US Special Operations forces. Not very deep, but enough to stimulate interest in additional research and reading if the desire is there. North presents the men, mission and equipment in a non-technical, easy to understand manner. If you're intimidate or simply annoyed by "mil-speak" you'll appreciate his style. If you're a veteran or serious student of military operations and equipment, you may be disappointed at the lack of detail.
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There have been many magnificent war stories Novels, but this one tops them all. Special Operations shows us the real life pictures of the Iraq war, and the Soldiers who participate in the Special operations, who go threw this every day. Special Operations, By Oliver North is an extremely splendid novel because of the way the author creates realistic details and shows devastating pictures that explain the whole war from inside the front line, and his marvelous pages credited to dead war heroes a...more
This was an incredibly difficult book for me to read as a woman and a wife, especially as I recognized several of the men featured in this book who have lost their lives defending my freedom. I may never understand what motivates men to serve their country at such an elite level, but I am grateful for their sacrifices. This book is destined to become a classic in this genre.
Great book. Not only does North detail some of the kinds of missions SPECOPS soldiers perform in Iraq and Afghanistan, he also introduces the reader to units that aren't as well known as the SEALs or Special Forces. He includes Air Force PJs and JTACs, CIA Special Activities and DEA units on the ground in the war on terror.
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I am in awe of what our special forces are trained to do and of their dedication, bravery and patriotism. Everyone should be more aware of what they do to protect our way of life.
I have been a fan of Col. Oliver North for some time and I know when he writes about the military, his writings are based on fact, truth, honor, and love.
For he served his country with great honor and he knows what the military person has gone through.
This book does not fail in sharing about the lives of those men who are fighting and at times dying for our liberty.
They are the best what America is about.
Great job Col. Oliver North.
For he served his country with great honor and he knows what the military person has gone through.
This book does not fail in sharing about the lives of those men who are fighting and at times dying for our liberty.
They are the best what America is about.
Great job Col. Oliver North.
Very interesting book with very good stores. Recommended read. I've already read some of the stories in Roberts' Ridge and Lone Survivor but still these need to be told.
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It was a good book...helps us to understand more the great sacrifice our troops make and the extremely hard work they do for us every day...
Col. North writes a great tribute to some of the Spec Ops heroes of today's war on terror.
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