Publisher's Synopsis
Daring missions, covert operations, and the dark secrets of world' s bravest elite fighting units are revealed by the gripping stories of their special operations throughout history. 25 incredible case studies are explored using historical sources, personal narratives, illustrations, photographs, and fact boxes making this book both intellectually and visually gripping. From the Spartans of Ancient Greece to the modern-day SAS and Navy SEALs, the secrets and lies of the units are exposed, showing what is needed to make a supreme military unit.
This book is part of a two-part series, also including: Secrets & Lies of Military Intelligence.
