Written by an outstanding team of distinguished active and retired special operations officers, historians, and experts, this in-depth book surveys America's elite forces. From Roger's Rangers in Revolutionary times to the Underwater Demolition Teams of WWII to contemporary specialised commands in the war against terrorism, US Special Operations Forces explores both individual and collective achievements. Hundreds of vintage and recent photographs, maps, and historically inspired paintings complement the text, and a unique medallion-inlaid cover make it both a riveting history and a cherished keepsake., ISBN13: 9781435144552 ISBN10: 1435144554 Material Type: leather_bound