Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story

Brief Description: The first complete history of the U. S. Navy SEALs from their roots in World War II to their celebrated efforts in the War on Terror written with the unprecedented cooperation of the Navy. The book will tie-in with a fall 2014 PBS series. Over the last fifty years, a small Navy unit has evolved into the world s most celebrated fighting force: the U. S. Navy SEALs. Until now, their stories have been sealed in the chambers of operational secrecy and the brotherhood of SEAL anonymity. Here, for the first time, Naval Special Warfare Command and more than one hundred former and active-duty SEAL go on the record at last: highly respected retired SEAL Dick Couch and historian Bill Doyle record their stories in Navy Seals and give us the epic chronicle these legendary warriors deserve. Written with unprecedented cooperation from the Navy, Navy Seals charts the SEALs story, from their origins in the daring commando units of WWII to their coming of age in Vietnam and rise to glory in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11. Illustrated with never-before-seen photographs, documents, and archival material, here are the greatest missions of the world s most legendary special operators in their own words."Review Quotes: "The first comprehensive history of the special operations force. ... Couch and Doyle do a great job of putting the entire story into context."--Military.comReview Quotes: "Captures the essence of Naval Special Warfare from our storied beginnings to the current fight and gives us a glimpse of what the future might bring for the 21st Century Navy SEALs."--Admiral WILLIAM J. McRAVEN (USN, Ret.), former Commander of U. S. Special Operations CommandReview Quotes: "Dick Couch, himself a SEAL warrior professional, is THE most respected and prolific writer on all forms of American military special operations. Couch and award-winning author William Doyle's book is required reading for today's special operations warriors and those who wish to know more about the Navy SEALs."--Admiral ROBERT J. NATTER (USN, Ret.), former Commander in Chief of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander of U. S. Fleet Forces CiommandReview Quotes: "Essential reading for military buffs. ... Compelling. ... Underscor[es] the bravery that Navy SEALs have engaged in with each operation."--Library JournalReview Quotes: "[The] definitive history of the U. S. Navy SEALs and their forefathers. ... I will always cherish the memories and lasting friendships I share with my fellow Trident-wearing brothers who are dramatically brought to life in these pages."--Master Chief BILL BRUHMULLER (USN, Ret.), founding member of SEAL Team TwoReview Quotes: "The first comprehensive history of the special oeprations force. ... Couch and Doyle do a great job of putting the entire story into context."--Military.comReview Quotes: "These patriotic sailors do whatever it takes to defend America's freedom, even if it means paying the 'ultimate sacrifice, ' as so many have. I will always cherish the memories and lasting friendships I share with my fellow Trident-wearing brothers who are brought to life in these pages."--Master Chief Bill Bruhmuller (USN, Ret.), founding member of SEAL Team TwoReview Quotes: "Couch and Doyle precisely depict many missions, including the famed rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips and the killing of Osama bin Laden. ... Entertaining, no-nonsense balancing of legends and martial reality."--Kirkus ReviewsReview Quotes: "I am impressed. If you want to read one book about Navy SEALs, this is it."--Master Chief RICK KAISER (USN, Ret.), Executive Director of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and former Naval Special Warfare Development Group training chiefReview Quotes: Couch and Doyle precisely depict many missions, including the famed rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips and the killing of Osama bin Laden. Entertaining, no-nonsense balancing of legends and martial reality. --Kirkus Reviews"Review Quotes: Captures the essence of Naval Special Warfare from our storied beginnings to the current fight and gives us a glimpse of what the future might bring for the 21st Century Navy SEALs. --Admiral WILLIAM J. McRAVEN (USN, Ret.), former Commander of U. S. Special Operations Command"Review Quotes: Dick Couch, himself a SEAL warrior professional, is THE most respected and prolific writer on all forms of American military special operations. Couch and award-winning author William Doyle s book is required reading for today s special operations warriors and those who wish to know more about the Navy SEALs. --Admiral ROBERT J. NATTER (USN, Ret.), former Commander in Chief of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander of U. S. Fleet Forces Ciommand"Review Quotes: [The] definitive history of the U. S. Navy SEALs and their forefathers. ... I will always cherish the memories and lasting friendships I share with my fellow Trident-wearing brothers who are dramatically brought to life in these pages. --Master Chief BILL BRUHMULLER (USN, Ret.), founding member of SEAL Team Two"Review Quotes: Essential reading for military buffs. ... Compelling. ... Underscor[es] the bravery that Navy SEALs have engaged in with each operation. --Library Journal"Review Quotes: I am impressed. If you want to read one book about Navy SEALs, this is it. --Master Chief RICK KAISER (USN, Ret.), Executive Director of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and former Naval Special Warfare Development Group training chief"Review Quotes: The first comprehensive history of the special operations force. ... Couch and Doyle do a great job of putting the entire story into context. --Military.com" Review Citations:

Library Journal Prepub Alert 06/15/2014 pg. 62 (EAN 9780062336606, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2014 (EAN 9780062336606, Hardcover)

Library Journal 11/01/2014 pg. 94 (EAN 9780062336606, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 11/17/2014 (EAN 9780062336606, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Couch, Dick DICK COUCH graduated from the Naval Academy in 1967 and served as a Surface Warfare Officer and SEAL Platoon Commander in Vietnam. Dick has enjoyed a unique relationship with the US Special Operations Command and has been allowed to document the special operations training venues for SEALs, Army Special Forces (Green Berets), Rangers, and Marines. He is a co-author of the Tom Clancy's Op-Center series. He has been a professor at the US Naval Academy where he taught ethics and is often called on to speak to issues of character, moral battlefield conduct, and training and deployment of American military special operations forces. He lives with his wife Julia in central Idaho. Contributor Bio:  Doyle, William William Doyle is the coauthor, with former U. S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, of American Gun: A History of the U. S. in Ten Firearms. His other books include A Soldier's Dream: Captain Travis Patriquin and the Awakening of Iraq, An American Insurrection, Inside the Oval Office, and A Mission from God (with James Meredith). He served as director of original programming for HBO, and he is coproducer of the PBS special Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story.