Review: THE RED CIRCLE: MY LIFE IN THE NAVY SEAL SNIPER CORPS AND HOW I TRAINED AMERICA'S DEADLIST MARKSMEN by Brandon Webb

Excellence matters.

Brandon Webb's experiences as a SEAL are masterfully recounted in his memoir, THE RED CIRCLE. From page one, he grips you with a tale of stumbling upon enemy contact during the opening days of Operation Enduring Freedom and it becomes nigh impossible to put down from there.

I personally cannot find a flaw with the book. It begins with background on his childhood (which is important--it provides an idea of what shapes the kind of men who become SEALs), goes into his days in search and rescue (and details the pitfalls of the conventional navy, which can be found in all of the services), then transitions to his days as a SEAL, starting with BUD/S and ending with his end of active service and transition into the private sector.

I read most of the book during a long bus ride out to a job, and found myself looking for every opportunity to read it after work. THE RED CIRCLE is a must-read for military enthusiasts and those looking for a glimpse into the world of special operations and snipers.


You can purchase The Red Circle here.