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Code over country : the tragedy and corruption of Seal Team Six /

"The Navy SEALs are, for most Americans, the ultimate heroes. Their 2011 killing of Osama Bin Laden was celebrated as a victory in the War on Terror. Former SEALs rake in thousands of dollars as leadership consultants for American corporations. And young men who want to join the military dream...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cole, Matthew (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Bold Type Books, 2022.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
United States. > Naval Special Warfare Development Group > History.
United States. > Navy. > SEALs > History > 21st century.
United States. > Navy. > SEALs > Biography.
United States. > Naval Special Warfare Development Group.
United States. > Navy. > SEALs.
Military discipline > United States > History > 21st century.
Special operations (Military science) > Moral and ethical aspects.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 > Atrocities.
Afghan War, 2001-2021 > Atrocities.
War crimes > United States.
Discipline militaire > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Opérations spéciales (Science militaire) > Aspect moral.
Guerre en Irak, 2003-2011 > Atrocités.
Guerre en Afghānistān, 2001- > Atrocités.
Crimes de guerre > États-Unis.
HISTORY / Military / Naval.
Atrocities.
Military discipline.
War crimes.
Iraq.
United States.
Since 2000
Biography
Biographies.
History.
Table of Contents:
  • Prologue
  • A special breed of warrior: Naval special warfare (1945-2001). Frogmen ; Ensign Penney ; The birth of SEAL Team 6 ; The rogue warrior ; The ethical warrior
  • Forged by adversity: The wars (2001-2011).- Roberts Ridge ; The wedding party ; SEAL Team 6, 2.0 ; The hatchet ; Head on a platter ; Hostages-- back to basics
  • Recognition for my actions: The brand (2011-2016). The big Mish ; "You can't eat honor" ; The politics of bravery
  • My word is my bond: Reckoning (2017-2021). Medals of Honor ; Out of control ; A "real team guy" ; "You would love them"
  • Epilogue.