special forces (military science)

"In US Special Ops, longtime military author and special-ops expert Fred Pushies takes on the entire scope of America's elite fighting forces, beginning with their earliest days. Pushies profiles hundreds of weapons, gear, vehicles, missions, and commandos, from eighteenth-century fighters like Francis Marion right up through the most advanced capabilities of today's Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MarineForce Recon, US Air Force combat controllers, CIA Special Activities Division, and more"--Amazon.com.

Bug Team Alpha are headed back to Earth after a difficult mission, when a sudden attack forces them to crash land on a dangerous planet--and it will take all of their DNA-enhanced insect-like physical adaptations and fighting abilities to survive.

A specialized commando team is assembled to destroy the German Army's mighty guns of Navarone, which control a strategic channel in the Aegean Sea.

Ranks eleven of the best special operation forces around the world.

Compares and contrasts some of the world's best known special forces teams from past to present.

Both US Navy Seals and US Army Rangers are well-equipped, well-trained, and incredibly brave.But what are their similarities and differences? Is one tougher than the other? This book explains what each warrior does so well.

Explores the United States Special Forces and the different groups that make it up, including the Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and Air Commandos.

Danny Manion lands in the Studies and Observation Group, a volunteer task force that focuses on covert action and psychological warfare during the Vietnam War.