Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite ... (ISBN 0385339364)

Haney don't blame the Navy!:
Shame on you Haney for blaming the Navy for that Desert 1 fiasco. There should have been Army mechanics servicing those choppers, not Navy guys who had never seen a sand filter before, after all not much sand when flying over water.For the casual reader, those were new helicopters with just enough hours on them to be broken in and be proven combat worthy.They were Army birds serviced by Navy mechanics aboard the carriers.They were getting "bad gas millage" compared to comparable Navy Helios.Wondering why? Navy mechanics searched for a reason for what was perceived to be a problem.The solution was to remove what seemed to be an unnecessary component,which unfortunately were sand filters.The helicopters, not all of them developed mechanical problems over the desert.At Desert 1 Army & Marine units mingled with no clear command structure and the accident that took the lives of some very brave men, then President Carter canceled the operation.This operation could still have proceeded especially since we already had troops right across the street from the embassy.I've best heard it described as like "the bride waiting at the alter". I remain convinced that the hostages would have been freed that night if President Carted had only pulled the trigger. Seeing is believing.

great book, great shape:
This is an awesome book, by a no nonsense guy, who has been there and done that. The book came quickly, and for a great price. It was new, and with no marks, and the binding was as if it never had been opened. Thanks for a great book!

Page Turner:
This is a page turner. It reads almost like a novel but it's a true story. There's a lot of time spent on training portion but it's really good. I first got this for my wife after we started watching "The Unit" (season one). She read it right away. I finally got around to reading it and I wish I'd read it sooner. The TV show incorporates a lot of the advanced training used (even paintballers will recognize some urban-warfare tactics used, although that's downplayed in the book).

Excellent book:
You really get the insider's view with this book. The author does an AMAZING job of making you feel like you're living the life of a Special Forces soldier, right there with him.

A Must Read for a First Hand Look at Delta Force:
A gritty telling of the inception of Delta Force from A to Z, this important historical and factual history is a must read for the student and afficianado of all things military. This and the simplified version for younger readers presents a complete picture of the intensity of training, testing, and preparation to be accepted as member of this elite protective force, and leads the reader to greater understandings of the political implications leading to many of the ops, both planned and aborted, during the author's long dedicated service. An absolute must read!!!Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist UnitInside Delta ForceBeyond Shock and Awe: Warfare in the 21st Century.(Book review): An article from: Military Review