American Heroes In Special Operation..., Oliver North
American Heroes In Special Operation..., Oliver North
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American Heroes: In Special Operations

Author: Oliver North, Chuck Holton

Narrator: Phil Gigante

Unabridged: 6 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 11/01/2010


Synopsis

Following the success of American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam (a New York Times best seller), Oliver North moves from the frontline to the world of shadow warriors, introducing readers to the brave, noble work of Navy Seals, Rangers, and Green Berets in American Heroes in Special Operations.From the sands of Iraq to the mountains of the Hindu Kush, North relays insider stories that depict soul-stirring missions, hidden victories, and desperate fights against impossible odds. Yet for these faithful, inspiring patriots, it's "all in a day's work."

About Oliver North

Oliver North is a combat-decorated Marine, the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for valor, and two Purple Hearts for wounds in action. From 1983 to 1986 he served as the U.S. government’s counter-terrorism coordinator on the National Security Council staff. President Ronald Reagan described him as “an American hero.” A New York Times best-selling author, syndicated columnist, and host of the award-winning War Stories documentary series on the FOX News Channel, North lives with his wife, Betsy, in Virginia. They have four children and eleven grandchildren.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kaylea

Great book. Not only does North detail some of the kinds of missions SPECOPS soldiers perform in Iraq and Afghanistan, he also introduces the reader to units that aren't as well known as the SEALs or Special Forces. He includes Air Force PJs and JTACs, CIA Special Activities and DEA units on the gro......more

Goodreads review by Thomas

The book gives what is basically an introductory guide to the "shadow warriors" engaged in unpublicized missions. mostly in Afghanistan and Iraq, but in some other parts of the world as well. Navy SEALS and Green Berets are covered, but North also mentions a number of other little-known US Special F......more

Goodreads review by Ciara

I wasn’t sure what I was walking into reading this book. I got it on a whim when Oliver North was giving signed copies out. I held on to it forever and finally sat down to read it. I guess I was nervous it was going to be right handed preachy. It wasn’t. There was only one comment out of the whole o......more

Goodreads review by Chad

The only drawback to this book is that in having read some other books of the stories in here is that it felt like these were almost too short to do them justice, i.e , I have read Horse Soldiers and the detailed account of Marcus Lutrell. Still for the style of this book it did a good job in tellin......more