On account of such in-built adversi

On account of such in-built adversity, SOF training programs alone therefore attractour admiration, plus the focus of those individuals who want to test themselves to theutmost by joining a force held in admiration by the rest of the armed services. It is inthe world of operations, however, that SOF truly make their mark. This book, whichcharts a history of special forces from the days of colonial America through to operationsin present-day Afghanistan and Iraq, will explore both the successes and the failures ofSOF, from the Rangers of the 18th century through to the SEAL operation againstOsama bin Laden in 2011. In doing so, we will see how SOF produce exceptionalindividuals capable of the most astonishing feats of endurance and tactical skill.