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The Commandos: The inside Story of America's Secret Soldiers (Hardcover)

by Douglas C. Walker (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Atlantic Books (1 Jan 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671787179
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671787172
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.4 x 2.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,433,419 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An inside look at U.S. special operations forces examines the most secret and elite of clandestine warriors, including Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Delta Force.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brought me right back to Robin Sage and the back of, 30 April 1999
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a combat talon going in for a blind drop. The author did an excellent job for an outsider looking into the world of special operations. It's top notch training that helps make these soldiers elite and he does a good job describing it. Ranger School was the most physically demanding training I ever went through, but Robin Sage at the end of the SFQC was the most mentally demanding-- getting put in impossible situations with no 'right' solutions. I also recommend some fiction books on special ops that are pretty acurate: any of Bob Mayer's or JC Pollock's books.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars How to make a Commando, 27 Jun 1999
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This book details the training of SEALS, Special Forces, and Delta. An eye opener! The SEALS are the most physically fit warriors on earth. The Green Berets are perhaps the most intelligent soldiers in the entire military. And Delta Force is something straight out of a James Bond movie--those guys can do everything! Read it and find out how to make a commando! To read about these men in action, a better book would be "Black Hawk Down" by Mark Bowden.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on America's Elite, 25 April 1999
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A lot of hype and fiction goes into many "stories" on America's elite units (SEALs, Delta, SOAR, etc.). Not in this one. Douglas Waller does an excellent job of giving an accurate first person's view of the training that these special men go through to become what they are. He should know; he saw it with his own eyes. Read and you will see why when the going gets tough, the President gets these tough guys going. Excellent and easy read. If you're interested in this subject, check out Orr Kelly (best book is "From a Dark Sky" on USAF SpecOps, past, present and future).
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book overall, but the PSYOP chapter was lacking.
It was an interesting look at many units within the Special Operations community. However, the PSYOP chapter focused on the strategic leaflet campaign (in the Gulf) and... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on America's Elite
While the book did sped a consideable time focusing on the training aspect, I found that the most interesting part. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A revealing glimpse inside US special ops
As a special ops officer I can attest to the insights this book offers the reader about America's Special Operations community. Read more
Published on 27 Jul 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this book or I will get you :)
This is one of the best books I have read. It was so good it was worth reading in Math class and getting in trouble. It has the most information I have seen about Delta Force. Read more
Published on 18 Jul 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars A true work of art.
The Commandos is a tremendous source for information on what some men endure to become the best of the best. Hell Week has never been better. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 1996

5.0 out of 5 stars What the candidates for special forces endure to belong.
The author accompanied the candidates in their training to become members of the Navy SEALS, Army Special Forces, and Air Force special operations unit. Read more
Published on 15 May 1996

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