Charts the evolution of the U.S. Navy SEALs from their origins in World War II and the Korean War to their rise to preeminence in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-293) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The fantastic hour -- Dawn of the naked warriors -- Hot war, cold water -- The birth of the SEALs -- Into the jungle -- Tragedy and resurrection : the post-Vietnam years -- Terror and destiny : Mideast and antiterror operations.