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9/11: Stories of the Armed Forces and Protecting America

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NONFICTION
Released: May 10, 2011
SEAL TEAM SIX: MEMOIRS OF AN ELITE SEAL SNIPER
by Howard E. Wasdin, Stephen Templin
"Realistic overview of an often misunderstood fighting force."
Though Templin is a co-author, the bulk of this book belongs to Wasdin, a veteran of the infamous "Black Hawk Down" incident who reflects on his service and life after the Navy SEALs. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: June 7, 2011
TASK FORCE BLACK: THE EXPLOSIVE TRUE STORY OF THE SECRET SPECIAL FORCES WAR IN IRAQ
by Mark Urban
"Useful overview of a bloody, confusing war, emphasizing the sophistication of the specialized units."
Brawny subtitle aside, BBC Newsnight diplomatic and defense editor Urban (Fusiliers: The Saga of a British Redcoat Regiment in the American Revolution, 2007, etc.) takes a cerebral approach to establishing the unique challenges faced by both British SAS and American Special Forces (SF) as the Iraq occupation developed, unraveled and was ultimately stabilized by the "surge." Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 8, 2011
Kirkus Star SEAL TARGET GERONIMO: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE MISSION TO KILL OSAMA BIN LADEN
by Chuck Pfarrer
"Richly told in broad, cinematic strokes, this is catnip for readers who enjoy special-ops tales."
A marvelously engrossing account of the military operation that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden, from associate editor of The Counter Terrorist Pfarrer (Warrior Soul, 2004, etc.). Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: March 26, 2012
Kirkus Star THE HUNT FOR KSM: INSIDE THE PURSUIT AND TAKEDOWN OF THE REAL 9/11 MASTERMIND, KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED
by Terry McDermott, Josh Meyer
"A surprising, sobering look at one of the deadliest terror networks in history and the American spy agencies charged with bringing it down."
Superlative storytelling and crackling reportage define a pulse-pounding narrative tracing the capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2012
MANHUNT: THE TEN-YEAR SEARCH FOR BIN LADEN--FROM 9/11 TO ABBOTTABAD
by Peter L. Bergen
"A compelling story, told with authority, of the final takedown of likely the most wanted criminal in history. "
An exciting insider account of the vast, secretive effort to track and kill the al-Qaeda leader. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: May 8, 2012
BASIC: SURVIVING BOOT CAMP AND BASIC TRAINING
by Jack Jacobs, David Fisher
"Will appeal mostly to readers considering a career in the military or veterans wondering if their memories exaggerate the intense eccentricity of the experience."
Anecdotal overview of basic training, the great social leveler of military service. Read full book review >