The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the U.S. Special Forces tells the story from their murky beginnings in the Revolutionary War, through the violent guerilla campaigns in the American Civil War, to World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the war on Afghanistan today. This book traces the origins of our modern special forces as well as their relationships to the CIA, the British SAS, and various foreign special forces units. This book offers readers a detailed history of modern special forces training and operations, as well as a glimpse inside the ranks of these elite soldiers--the best and brightest fighting men our nation has ever produced. Working with the author to ensure 100% accuracy is former Green Beret Russ Preston, who will also be writing the foreward.