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Killer Elite Michael Smith

Killer Elite By Michael Smith

Killer Elite by Michael Smith


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Summary

Formed as the 'Intelligence Support Activity', America's secret Special Forces has had a succession of innocuous titles to hide its ferocious purpose. From its creation, in the wake of the abortive Iranian Hostage rescue mission, to the rescue of hostages and the killing of terrorist leaders, this is the story of America's secret soldiers.

Killer Elite Summary

Killer Elite: America's Most Secret Soldiers by Michael Smith

America's most secret Special Forces unit does not even have a name. Formed as the 'Intelligence Support Activity', it has had a succession of innocuous titles to hide its ferocious purpose. It exists to 'undertake activities only when other intelligence or operational support elements are unavailable or inappropriate'. Translated from Pentagon-speak, this means operating undercover in the world's most dangerous places, penetrating enemy organizations including Al Qa'eda, Hamas and Islamic Jihad. 'The Activity' combines the spy work of the CIA with the commando/SAS role of the Green Berets. It not only provides the intelligence on the ground - it translates it into 'direct action'. This is the unit that located Saddam Hussein. It is now dedicated to the hunt for Osama bin Laden. From its creation, in the wake of the abortive Iranian Hostage rescue mission, to the rescue of hostages and the killing of terrorist leaders, this is the untold story of America's secret soldiers.

Killer Elite Reviews

'Well written and authoritatively sourced, Killer Elite is the first detailed account of a special operations unit that Smith regards as America's most effective.' -- Saul David SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Absorbing material, superbly presented.' SCOTTISH LEGION NEWS

About Michael Smith

Michael Smith is the defence correspondent of THE DAILY TELEGRAPH. He served with the British Army Intelligence Corp for many years before leaving to join the BBC. He lives near Henley with his wife and family.

Additional information

GOR001396217
9780297846390
0297846396
Killer Elite: America's Most Secret Soldiers by Michael Smith
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Orion Publishing Co
2006-02-01
352
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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