Masters of Chaos

The Secret History of the Special Forces
by Linda Robinson
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An “intimate, valuable history” (New York Times) of the United States Special Forces from the perspective of the fighters who served in its ranks

Army special force soldiers have been at the forefront of America's war in Afghanistan and the counterterrorist campaigns of recent years. But little is known about...
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Published By PublicAffairs

Format Paperback

Category

Number Of Pages 432

Publication Date 09/07/2005

ISBN 9781586483524

Dimensions 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches


"An intimate, valuable history of the Special Forces' last two decades."—New York Times

"A rare glimpse inside the secretive world of the Green Berets and their recent adventures."—Washington Monthly

“Riveting.”—US News & World Report

“Linda Robinson has gone beyond the headlines and the hype to bring us into the Special Forces' brotherhood.” James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers and Flyboys

"The current era of terrorism demands precisely what the Green Berets have to offer—smarts, flexibility, and expertise in unconventional warfare—and Robinson's Masters of Chaos showcases their activity since the attacks of September 11, 2001."—Washington Post

"An insightful and fascinating account of the training, skill, courage, and sacrifices of the Untied States Special Forces, and their extraordinary contribution to our defense in Iraq and the War on Terror. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the stamina and guts it takes to fight bravely and well in the most dangerous situations." —John McCain

"Through her own embed experience, extensive interviews, travel, and excellent eye for detail, author Linda Robinson succeeds in presenting the reader with the ground truth of US Special Forces operations." —Army Magazine

 
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