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Killer Elite: The Inside Story of America's Most Secret Special Operations Team

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A top-secret U.S. Army Special Operations unit has been running covert missions all over the world, from leading death squads to the hideout of drug baron Pablo Escobar to assassinating key al Qaeda members, including Iraqi leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and, in one of their greatest missions, capturing Saddam Hussein. 'The Activity,” as it became known to insiders, has achieved near-mythical status, even among the world's Special Operations elite. Hidden from the politicians and the government bean counters, The Activity has been carrying out deniable operations, preparing the way for Delta and SEAL Team Six.

Now journalist Michael Smith gets inside this clandestine military team to expose their explosive history and secrets. Smith has spoken to many former members of the Activity and reveals the incredible truth behind the world's most secret Special Operations organization, a unit that is at the forefront of the War on Terror.




Editorial Reviews

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“[An] extensively researched and crisply written exposé….An important primer for anyone hoping to understand the successes and failures of U.S. intelligence in the last 25 years.” --Publishers Weekly


"Well written and authoritatively sourced, Killer Elite is the first detailed account of a Special Operations unit that Smith regards as America's most effective."--Sunday Telegraph




About the Author


Michael Smith writes on defense for the Sunday Times of London. A former member of the British Army’s Intelligence Corps, Smith covered the wars in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq and has broken a number of important stories. He is the award-winning author of numerous bestselling books, including The Emperor's Code, a true story of code-breaking during World War II.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Info

H. · May 4, 2010

A little dry at first, but overall this is a great book about a little known unit that was present at many of the events that shaped the history of our military and the world we live in.

5.0 out of 5 stars The reason terrorists are on the defensive

P. · August 8, 2016

A behind the scenes look at secret forces that have increasing been tasked to take the fight to the enemies in their own backyard. A historical to current look at an elite fighting force that from humble beginnings has become a first line offense against terror.

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh

b. · August 21, 2015

Halfway through. Would prefer fiction at this point.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book!

P.F. · October 28, 2012

I am a Vietnam veteran and a bit opinionated where the Military is concerned! I find most of these books extremely pleasurable to read. This is one of them!

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty enlightening read

J.R. · November 3, 2010

I have not finished reading this book yet, but it is for the people that want to be educated on the roots of the very special ops community. if you are looking for a blood guts and gore read, then you don't need to get this book. if you are looking to hear of the hardships these units go through and the paperwork our government makes them file in triplicate only to get lost along the way, just to go and complete a mission that shouldn't need more than an instant green light then this is a pretty good read. has everything from iran, beirut, and panama in the 80's up to present day missions. I am thoughroughly enjoying this book so far. and i'm sure anyone who appreciates gaining insight into things the general public are not entitled to know at the time of their going ons to give them a general idea of what might be going on behind the scenes today will enjoy it as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice history lesson

G. · May 6, 2017

The history of the brave men and women is intriguing. It's a shame that so much time was spent with debating the value of the unit and its necessity.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

R.G. · September 12, 2016

A must read, especially if you have PTSD.

5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend to anyone!

V.B. · November 18, 2018

Interesting

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Description:



A top-secret U.S. Army Special Operations unit has been running covert missions all over the world, from leading death squads to the hideout of drug baron Pablo Escobar to assassinating key al Qaeda members, including Iraqi leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and, in one of their greatest missions, capturing Saddam Hussein. 'The Activity,” as it became known to insiders, has achieved near-mythical status, even among the world's Special Operations elite. Hidden from the politicians and the government bean counters, The Activity has been carrying out deniable operations, preparing the way for Delta and SEAL Team Six.

Now journalist Michael Smith gets inside this clandestine military team to expose their explosive history and secrets. Smith has spoken to many former members of the Activity and reveals the incredible truth behind the world's most secret Special Operations organization, a unit that is at the forefront of the War on Terror.




Editorial Reviews

Review



“[An] extensively researched and crisply written exposé….An important primer for anyone hoping to understand the successes and failures of U.S. intelligence in the last 25 years.” --Publishers Weekly


"Well written and authoritatively sourced, Killer Elite is the first detailed account of a Special Operations unit that Smith regards as America's most effective."--Sunday Telegraph




About the Author


Michael Smith writes on defense for the Sunday Times of London. A former member of the British Army’s Intelligence Corps, Smith covered the wars in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq and has broken a number of important stories. He is the award-winning author of numerous bestselling books, including The Emperor's Code, a true story of code-breaking during World War II.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Info

H. · May 4, 2010

A little dry at first, but overall this is a great book about a little known unit that was present at many of the events that shaped the history of our military and the world we live in.

5.0 out of 5 stars The reason terrorists are on the defensive

P. · August 8, 2016

A behind the scenes look at secret forces that have increasing been tasked to take the fight to the enemies in their own backyard. A historical to current look at an elite fighting force that from humble beginnings has become a first line offense against terror.

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh

b. · August 21, 2015

Halfway through. Would prefer fiction at this point.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book!

P.F. · October 28, 2012

I am a Vietnam veteran and a bit opinionated where the Military is concerned! I find most of these books extremely pleasurable to read. This is one of them!

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty enlightening read

J.R. · November 3, 2010

I have not finished reading this book yet, but it is for the people that want to be educated on the roots of the very special ops community. if you are looking for a blood guts and gore read, then you don't need to get this book. if you are looking to hear of the hardships these units go through and the paperwork our government makes them file in triplicate only to get lost along the way, just to go and complete a mission that shouldn't need more than an instant green light then this is a pretty good read. has everything from iran, beirut, and panama in the 80's up to present day missions. I am thoughroughly enjoying this book so far. and i'm sure anyone who appreciates gaining insight into things the general public are not entitled to know at the time of their going ons to give them a general idea of what might be going on behind the scenes today will enjoy it as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice history lesson

G. · May 6, 2017

The history of the brave men and women is intriguing. It's a shame that so much time was spent with debating the value of the unit and its necessity.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

R.G. · September 12, 2016

A must read, especially if you have PTSD.

5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend to anyone!

V.B. · November 18, 2018

Interesting

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