Shadow Warriors

Shadow Warriors

Author: Mir Bahmanyar

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-09-20

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 1780960751

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No American military unit can claim as colorful and volatile a history as the Rangers, who have led the way in America's wars for well over 300 years. This book traces the Rangers from the time of Robert Rogers during the French-Indian War of the 18th century to the most recent combat operations in Iraq. With a focus on today's Army Rangers, who combine the rugged individualism of American frontiersmen with the finely honed ability to operate as a close-knit team, wreaking havoc behind enemy lines, this fascinating volume incorporates many first-hand accounts of dramatic Ranger actions by the combatants themselves.


Violence of Action

Violence of Action

Author: Marty Skovlund

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05-20

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780998900506

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These are the stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment during the The Global War on Terrorism (GWoT) from 911 - 2011. These events/missions forever changed the world view of Special Operations Forces. The 75th is a small but essential part of an elite fraternity of quiet professionals who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting our freedom.


Rangers

Rangers

Author: Michael Julius King

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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This Leavenworth Paper is a critical reconstruction of World War II Ranger operations conducted at or near Djebel el Ank, Tunisia; Porto Empedocle, Sicily; Cisterna, Italy; Zerf, Germany; and Cabanatuan in the Philippines. It is not intended to be a comprehensive account of World War II Ranger operations, for such a study would have to include numerous minor actions that are too poorly documented to be studied to advantage. It is, however, representative for it examines several types of operations conducted against the troops of three enemy nations in a variety of physical and tactical environments. As such, it draws a wide range of lessons useful to combat leaders who may have to conduct such operations or be on guard against them in the future. Many factors determined the outcomes of the operations featured in this Leavenworth Paper, and of these there are four that are important enough to merit special emphasis. These are surprise, the quality of opposing forces, the success of friendly forces with which the Rangers were cooperating, and popular support.


Jesus Was an Airborne Ranger

Jesus Was an Airborne Ranger

Author: John McDougall

Publisher: Multnomah

Published: 2015-04-21

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1601426925

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The Raid that Rescued Us. The Mission that Defines Our Lives. You are trapped behind enemy lines. You feel it every day. Powerful forces want to destroy you and those you love. Completely surrounded, you see no means to escape. Sadly, the Jesus we often picture is too timid to help—more like a daytime talk show host than a dangerous Rescuer. Who would follow—much less risk everything—for such a leader? Get ready to see Jesus like you’ve never seen him before—a battle-scarred Combatant who stared death in the face and won. This is no Sunday-school Jesus, meek and mild. This is the Warrior Christ who has descended from the heavens, defeated the Enemy, and rescued humanity. Now, he calls us to continue his mission and fight for others—our families, our communities, and the world. In Jesus Was an Airborne Ranger, Army Chaplain John McDougall offers an alternative to the soft, gentle caricature of Jesus. Only the Warrior Christ can impact our broken world. And only in following him can you find the life of purpose you’ve always wanted. SUIT UP. It’s time to enter the fight with the first and greatest Airborne Ranger. The views expressed in this book are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense or the U.S. government.


Weapons of the U.S. Army Rangers

Weapons of the U.S. Army Rangers

Author: Russ Bryant Susan Bryant

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781610600842

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As the spearhead of the Army's special operations forces, the Rangers are involved in the most dangerous and dirty business imaginable. Often operating in dangerous, close quarters fights, Rangers require weapons and equipment that allow them to travel light, be quick on their feet, and move with the greatest of stealth. Here are the weapons that help make the Rangers one of the U.S. Army's most effective fighting units: M4s, M16s, M240B machineguns, mortars of all calibers, grenade launchers, stun and flash grenades, Kevlar body armor, night vision equipment, and more.


Forging a Special Operations Force

Forging a Special Operations Force

Author: Dominic Caraccilo

Publisher: Helion and Company

Published: 2015-08-19

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1912174413

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Forging a Special Operations Force: The U.S. Army Rangers details the origins and development, combat philosophy, and key engagements of America's elite fighting force. Structured topically, the book gives a chronological review of the history of the Ranger from the 17th century to the present day, with special attention paid to the establishment of the 1st Ranger Battalion in the post-Vietnam era—the origins of the elite fighting force that exists today. Authored by a lifetime soldier who served in combat with the 75th Ranger Regiment, this book is replete with information garnered from dozens of interviews with the individuals who created the initial Ranger Force. By integrating the words and firsthand accounts of these founding fathers, the work offers insights unavailable elsewhere. Additionally, the author delves into the unique psyche of the soldiers who volunteer for—and are accepted into the ranks of—the ‘Rangers’.


U.S. Army Ranger Handbook

U.S. Army Ranger Handbook

Author: Department of the Army

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-04-17

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 162636799X

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This handbook offers the techniques and tactics that make Army Rangers the best soldiers in the world. These highly-trained, easily-deployable, and widely-skilled infantrymen specialize in airborne assault, raids, recovery of personnel and equipment, and airfield seizure, among other difficult and dangerous missions. Drawing from over two centuries of bloody lessons learned in special operations combat, this guide gives modern soldiers the best advice possible. In straightforward language and a no-frills style, it covers deception, stealth, communications, escape and evasion, ambush operations, perimeter defense, counterintelligence, and much more. Handy and concise, this manual was designed so Rangers could easily carry it into the field. Now it is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to know how Rangers think and work.


U.S. Army Rangers

U.S. Army Rangers

Author: James Koons

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 1995-08

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9781560652847

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Covers the history of the U.S Army Rangers and the training required to be a member of this elite infantry corps.