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These patriotic sailors do whatever it takes to defend America's freedom, even if it means paying the 'ultimate sacrifice, ' as so many have. I will always cherish the memories and lasting friendships I share with my fellow Trident-wearing brothers who are brought to life in these pages. --Master Chief Bill Bruhmuller (USN, Ret.), founding member of SEAL Team Two Couch and Doyle precisely depict many missions, including the famed rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips and the killing of Osama bin Laden. ... Entertaining, no-nonsense balancing of legends and martial reality. --Kirkus Reviews Essential reading for military buffs. ... Compelling. ... Underscor[es] the bravery that Navy SEALs have engaged in with each operation. --Library Journal I am impressed. If you want to read one book about Navy SEALs, this is it. --Master Chief RICK KAISER (USN, Ret.), Executive Director of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and former Naval Special Warfare Development Group training chief Captures the essence of Naval Special Warfare from our storied beginnings to the current fight and gives us a glimpse of what the future might bring for the 21st Century Navy SEALs. --Admiral WILLIAM J. McRAVEN (USN, Ret.), former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Dick Couch, himself a SEAL warrior professional, is THE most respected and prolific writer on all forms of American military special operations. Couch and award-winning author William Doyle's book is required reading for today's special operations warriors and those who wish to know more about the Navy SEALs. --Admiral ROBERT J. NATTER (USN, Ret.), former Commander in Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Ciommand [The] definitive history of the U.S. Navy SEALs and their forefathers. ... I will always cherish the memories and lasting friendships I share with my fellow Trident-wearing brothers who are dramatically brought to life in these pages. --Master Chief BILL BRUHMULLER (USN, Ret.), founding member of SEAL Team Two The first comprehensive history of the special oeprations force. ... Couch and Doyle do a great job of putting the entire story into context. --Military.com The first comprehensive history of the special operations force. ... Couch and Doyle do a great job of putting the entire story into context. --Military.com Captures the essence of Naval Special Warfare from our storied beginnings to the current fight and gives us a glimpse of what the future might bring for the 21st Century Navy SEALs. --Admiral WILLIAM J. McRAVEN (USN, Ret.), former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Dick Couch, himself a SEAL warrior professional, is THE most respected and prolific writer on all forms of American military special operations. Couch and award-winning author William Doyle s book is required reading for today s special operations warriors and those who wish to know more about the Navy SEALs. --Admiral ROBERT J. NATTER (USN, Ret.), former Commander in Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Ciommand Couch and Doyle precisely depict many missions, including the famed rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips and the killing of Osama bin Laden. Entertaining, no-nonsense balancing of legends and martial reality. --Kirkus Reviews Essential reading for military buffs. ... Compelling. ... Underscor[es] the bravery that Navy SEALs have engaged in with each operation. --Library Journal The first comprehensive history of the special operations force. ... Couch and Doyle do a great job of putting the entire story into context. --Military.com [The] definitive history of the U.S. Navy SEALs and their forefathers. ... I will always cherish the memories and lasting friendships I share with my fellow Trident-wearing brothers who are dramatically brought to life in these pages. --Master Chief BILL BRUHMULLER (USN, Ret.), founding member of SEAL Team Two I am impressed. If you want to read one book about Navy SEALs, this is it. --Master Chief RICK KAISER (USN, Ret.), Executive Director of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and former Naval Special Warfare Development Group training chief

The first comprehensive history of the special operations force. ... Couch and Doyle do a great job of putting the entire story into context. --Military.com

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Dick Couch served as a Special Warfare Officer with the SEALs after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. While a platoon leader with SEAL Team One in 1970, he led one of the only successful POW rescue operations of the Vietnam War. His nonfiction books include The Warrior Elite, The Finishing School, and Chosen Soldier. William Doyle has written or cowritten seven books, including PT 109: An American Epic of War, Survival, and the Destiny of John F. Kennedy and American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (with ""American Sniper"" Chris Kyle). He served as director of original programming for HBO and was coproducer of the PBS special Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story. He lives with his family in New York City.

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