| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm |
| Series |
US Special Forces
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US special forces |
| Note |
Includes glossary. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p 31) and index. |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Contents |
Who are the Green Berets? - Before the Green Berets - History of the Green Berets - The Green Berets in Korea - The Green Berets in Vietnam - The Green Berets in popular culture - Types of missions - Locations of the Green Beret teams - Training to be a Green Beret - Citizens of the world - Modern missions and the future. |
| Summary |
During the early 1950s, the Green Berets became an important part of US Army operations. They strategically move behind enemy lines to fight terrorism and seek intelligence around the world. This book investigates the history of this secret group, including its first missions during the Korean War and the intense training that recruits must go through. Detailed content and fun sidebars, in addition to full-color and historical photographs, will attract readers and young historians alike. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars. |
| Audience |
3456 Childrens Plus, Inc. |
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750 Lexile. |
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P Fountas and Pinnell. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG RL 7.0 0.5 148779. PCMS |
| Subject |
Military art and science.
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Soldiers.
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| ISBN |
0329911945 |
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1433965577 |
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1433965593 |
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9780329911942 ( bdg.) |
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9781433965579 |
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9781433965593 (pbk.) |
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