Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit

Misleading Publishers Weekly Review

I have not read my hardback (2002) copy of Inside Delta Force. My comments are directed toward the Publishers Weekly Review. Because of an unfortunate misunderstanding, I had all three formats (hard back-2002; mass market-2003 & trade paperback-2005) of this book in my hands at one time. PW noted "----Haney redirects for young adults the contents of his book published in 2002 for adults with the same title." There is nothing in the two paperback editions to indicate that there was any editing, rewriting or redirecting. The trade paperback version is exactly the same size & has exactly the same number of pages. If there was any "redirecting" going on, the author was exceedingly skilled at hiding his changes. I went to considerable trouble to buy a used hardcopy of the 2002 edition since my days of being a "young adult" are long gone. I wanted the uncut adult version of Haney's work. It would be very helpful if BKS web masters could correct this impression. Thanks.

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Inside DELTA Force

OUTSTANDING!

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Very inlighting

Very good book and entertaining, we always hear about seal team six but delta force is the most shadowy counter terror unit of them all, well worth the money

Nook Version Doesn't Work

I'm not sure if this is a problem with the e publisher or just me having terrible luck, but there is no text in the Nook version of the book. I've archived it, waited a few days and then un-archived it but that didn't fix the problem.

Very Good Book

I found this book to be entertaining and insightful. I enjoyed getting Mr. Haney's perspective on the military and the inner workings that send our troops into combat.

great book

very good

Well written memoir

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the work that our special forces cadres perform. Eric Haney has a smooth flowing writing style that makes his memoir read like a novel. He makes a nostalgic recollection of selection and his early assignments, makes a detailed and blunt assessment of his activities in Lebanon, then makes a horrifying and chilling description of the invasion of Grenada. The climax of the memoir truly is novel-like, and made me put the book down to contemplate whether it was the truth or a falsehood. I lean towards thinking that it was false. Nevertheless, his description of guerrilla warfare in Honduras was the most disturbing part of the work. Overall, if you are remotely interested in the most understudied period in American history (from the fall of Saigon to 9/11) this book will give a unique glimpse into the era.

This is why people read nonfiction

Best book ever, at least in my time

Great read

If you liked the tv 'the unit' on cbs, you should this book! Great book! I like the side stories and jokes during the selection part!

Great!

Good depth and an easy read.

Great BOOK!!!

What a great book. Great detail. Also, Eric Haney is a great guy and Soldier. Also... if you like the book, check out the show The Unit.

Highly Recommended

Excellent overall. Well written and fast paced.

GOOD INSIGHT INTO THE ELITE FORCES

I found it interesting that half of the book was spent talking about the testing required to get into the unit and the training that the members went through to be ready. The actual missions and details of how Delta Force saved the day were rather limited -- either because they can't be spoken of or the author didn't want to speak of them. Either way, I would have prefered to understand more of the heat of battle stuff.

Inside Delta Force

Inside Delta Force is a very insightful account of the beginnings of the counter-terrorist unit known as "Delta Force," which until recently was an unknown unit, and still remains formally unannounced. The book is very thought-provoking, showing Delta Force involvement in many incidences that the average American is familiar with, but then giving another story. It offers another look at how political actions are not always "best," for example, the POW camp that Delta Force was completely prepared to raid for the purpose of rescuing the US soldiers inside was seen by politicians as bad for their reelection, since the public was tired of hearing about that area of the world, and how the POW were left there instead of rescued (which, according to the book, they could easily have been).

Fantastic

It was well written and very informative.

A real eye-opener!

Command Sergeant Major Eric L. Haney's INSIDE DELTA FORCE is a real eye-opener, which makes the reader appreciate what the men and women of our country's armed forces sacrifice to keep us safe in our beds on a day-to-day basis.

I found the selection process while Delta Force was being formed to be particularly interesting. Haney made the reader step into his shoes and want to press on: he on the field and us by the page.

Having said that, some parts of the book after Delta Force was formed were a bit slow and I did lose some interest at times. But I will say that I am glad I read the book to the end. The detail and emotion Haney uses to describe various battles are incredible. I commend him and the others for having fought for us, I commend the families for supporting our men and women to do so, and I commend Command Sergeant Major Haney for being brave enough to relive each battle - sharing them with us through his book.

A Must Read for Fans of Nonfiction Military Books!

CSM Eric L. Haney's portrayal of his life in the Army, initially as a Ranger and later as one of the founding members of The Delta Force Counterterrorist team is spellbinding. For those that enjoy US military books in general and stories about our elite warriors in Special Operations in particular, this book provides a front row seat. It details the arduous physical and psychological selection and training criteria that soldiers are subject to in qualifying for the Army's most elite group.
His inside account of the many Delta Force missions he and his teams were involved in highlight why we have the most powerful best trained group of spec op operators in the world. They are expected to get the job done and they deliver. His first person account leaves the reader feeling like he's there himself through all the blood, sweat and tears! An excellent read.

Most interesting

Well written- holds your interest. If you like the TV show The Unit, you will very much enjoy this book

Eric L. Haney's Inside Delta Force

The reason I read this book was because I've always respected soldiers particularly special forces and wanted to know what processes they go through to become a professional elite warriors. Eric L. Haney, who was a member of Delta Force, wrote of his experience through the processes. This book he wrote was full of action and gave detailed account of what he went through. I couldn't put the book down. Haney and his Delta team are amazing group of men who went through blood, sweat, and exhaustion to complete their missions.

As good as Jack London!

Only not fiction. Loved it.

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