Dockery, Kevin

Relates the story of the capture of United States Air Force Captain John Dramesi, who was shot down in 1967, taken prisoner by the North Vietnamese, escaped, and led the planning of Operation Thunderhead, which consisted of Navy SEALs and Underwater Demolition Teams who risked their lives in a classified rescue mission.

Examines the development of military technology in relation to the Navy SEALs from World War Two to the Iraqi War and discusses the weapons and ammunition used in combat operations around the world.

Photographs and text help trace the history of the Navy SEALs, providing information on their origins during World War II, the formation of the modern fighting force, their covert operations, and other related topics.