Elite
2 primary works
Book 113
After the United States' failures in special operations missions during the late 1970s and 1980, a decision was made to revamp its unconventional capabilities. On May 1, 1983, all Underwater Demolition Teams were redesignated as SEAL Teams or Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Teams. Since 1983 these Navy Special Warfare (NSW) forces have operated in Grenada, the Persian Gulf, Panama, Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, and Liberia. NSW units have also participated in the ongoing missions of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operations Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. This book looks at the history, organisation, training, uniforms, equipment and missions of the US Navy SEALs since their redesignation in 1983 until the recent conflict in the Gulf.
Book 119
The Scouts and Raiders were born in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, when the US Navy was in need of special troops to conduct reconnaissance for beach assaults. From Operation Torch in November 1942, they saw action in North Africa, Europe, China and the Pacific, where they undertook varied missions. This book examines the history, organization, uniforms, equipment and missions of the Scouts and Raiders along with those of the Underwater Demolition Teams, the Naval Combat Demolition Units and the Office of Strategic Services operational swimmers.