Masters of Chaos
The Secret History of the Special Forces
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- On Sale
- Mar 5, 2009
- Page Count
- 424 pages
- Publisher
- PublicAffairs
- ISBN-13
- 9780786738151
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$15.99 CADFormat
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“An intimate, valuable history of the Special Forces.” —The New York Times
The US Army Special Forces, commonly known as the Green Berets, were at the forefront of America's war in Afghanistan and the counterterrorist campaigns. But little is known about the grave, seasoned individuals from America's heartland who belong to this secretive unit. Veteran war reporter Linda Robinson gained access to their closed community and traveled with them on the front lines. Based on dozens of interviews, she recounts in vivid detail the experiences of this post-Vietnam generation of commandos in Panama, El Salvador, Desert Storm, Somalia, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq, including accounts of dramatic, previously untold missions.
Masters of Chaos is a gripping history of a cadre of soldiers who pioneered tactics, technologies, and strategies that continue to define global conflicts today.
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“An intimate, valuable history of the Special Forces’ last two decades.”The New York Times
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“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.”The Washington Post
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“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
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“A rare glimpse inside the secretive world of the Green Berets and their recent adventures.”Washington Monthly
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“Riveting.”US News & World Report
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“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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“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
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