St. Martin's Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. St. Martin's Press ISBN 0312362722 9780312362720 [US]

ISBN10: 0312362722, ISBN13: 9780312362720, [publisher: St. Martin's Press March 2007] Hardcover
[Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2007]

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New York: St. Martin's Press, Date: 2007. First edition. First Edition [stated]. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear and soiling. Small tear at rear hinge.. ix, [1], 342 p. Illustrations. Notes. Glossary. Bibliography. Index 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. Now journalist Michael Smith gets inside this clandestine military team to expose their explosive history and secrets. The Activity's story begins with the abortive attempt to rescue the American hostages from Iran in 1980. One of the main reasons Operation Eagle Claw failed was a chronic lack of intel on the ground, so in January 1981, U.S. military chiefs set up the "Intelligence Support Activity, " a cover name for a secret army surveillance team that could operate undercover anywhere in the world. Hidden from the politicians and the government bean counters, it would carry out deniable operations preparing the way for Delta and SEAL Team Six. Michael Smith has spoken to many former members of the Activity, and we follow them on ...

St Martins Pr, Date: 2007. Hardcover. New. later printing edition. 352 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.00 inches. 2007. St Martins Pr ISBN 0312362722 9780312362720 [GB]