Description |
xix, 231 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
Contents |
Modern warfare -- A word from the author -- Born ready for action -- Boot camp training -- Becoming a Navy SEAL -- One of America's deadliest snipers -- Duty calls -- Continuing to protect and defend -- Epilogue -- Glossary. |
Summary |
"Brandon Webb's experiences in the world's most elite sniper corps are the stuff of legend. From his grueling years of training in Naval Special Operations to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan, The Making of a Navy SEAL provides a rare and riveting look at the inner workings of the U.S. military through the eyes of a covert operations specialist,"--Amazon.com. |
Note |
Includes index. |
Subject |
Webb, Brandon.
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United States. Navy. SEALs -- Biography.
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United States. Navy. SEALs -- Physical training.
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United States. Navy -- Commando troops -- Training of.
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Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- Personal narratives, American.
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War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 -- Personal narratives, American.
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Personal narratives.
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California, Southern -- Biography.
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Genre |
Biographies.
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Personal narratives.
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Added Author |
Mann, John David, author.
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Luttrell, Marcus, author of foreword.
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ISBN |
9781250069429 |
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1250069424 |
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