Don Mann, a bestselling author and accomplished endurance
athlete and mountaineer, played a crucial role in some of America's
most daring military missions for more than two decades. A former
member of Navy SEAL Team Six who was twice captured by enemy
forces, he now focuses his attention on inspiring others to achieve
goals they never thought they could. As a sought-after motivational
speaker and trainer, Mann addresses a wide range of audiences
around the country-from major corporations to universities to
professional sports teams-with a message that is equal parts
inspiration and strategy. Mann's other books include Inside Seal
Team Six, The Modern Day Gunslinger, The U.S. Navy SEAL Survival
Handbook, and the Thomas Crocker thrillers. He lives in Virginia
Beach, Virginia.
Lance Burton is a 1996 graduate of the United States Naval
Academy, former surface warfare officer, class leader of BUD/S
Class 239, former Blackwater security specialist, and former FBI
counter-terrorism agent with over twenty years of combined service
including multiple Middle East deployments in support of
anti-terrorism Operations abroad. He is also a lifelong
practitioner of martial arts, a professional level athlete, and
author of the popular military sci-fi novel The Blood of a God. He
lives in Dallas, Texas.
“An engaging overview of these highly trained warriors....SEAL
teams have been in nearly continuous combat for over 15 years, and
the book provides some of the best tales of these missions, not
only in Iraq and Afghanistan, but other regions of the world.”—New
York Journal of Books
“Exceptionally informative and an inherently fascinating read from
cover to cover, Navy SEALs: The Combat History of the Deadliest
Warriors on the Planet will prove to be an immediate and enduringly
popular addition to both community and academic library American
Military History collections in general, and SEALs supplemental
studies lists in particular.”—Midwest Book Review
“If you only read one book about the Navy SEALs—read this
one. At once entertaining and informative, Navy SEALs is the
definitive history of this legendary group of warriors. Its combat
vignettes, spanning WWII to present day, grab your attention and
hold it from start to finish. The book is superbly crafted with a
compelling narrative that not only chronicles the fighting history
of the Navy SEALs but also includes commentary on the
geopolitical context within in which the SEALs were sent to fight.
It also is highly informative on the training that a recruit must
undergo to become a SEAL and what makes the difference between
those who are successful in this mighty quest and those who are
not. Easy to read and enjoyable, I highly recommend this
book.”—Duane Evans, former CIA officer and author of Foxtrot in
Kandahar: A Memoir of a CIA Officer in Afghanistan at the Inception
of America's Longest War
“If you love military history, you will love this book. If you love
special operations military history, you won't want to put this
book down. After reading Navy SEALs, I learned more about the
history of the Navy Frogman/SEAL legacy than I thought I
knew. Born from the ancient warrior code and forged by events
from World War II to the present, the U.S Navy SEAL mission has
evolved as the times and threats have changed. This evolution
is easier to understand when you know the history of the men who
volunteered for these highly secretive missions. Though
the job has changed significantly, the men who perform these
missions have not. Take a journey through military history and
get to know the men who became Navy SEALs and those who made the
ultimate sacrifice for our country. You will not be
disappointed with this history book."—Stew Smith, author, fitness
coach, and former Navy SEAL officer
"Excellent read! This is one of the most in depth books I’ve
ever read regarding the Navy SEALS. Don Mann and Lance Burton
do an incredible job of taking the reader through the early UDT
Frogmen in WWII to the warrior SEALs of today. Don Mann, retired
Navy SEAL, gives the reader personal accounts from the
indoctrination period, BUD/S, SQT, and ultimately having the
Trident proudly pinned on their uniform, as well as some of his
service to our county. Don and Lance share the stories of
those SEAL heroes who went above and beyond the call of duty
earning them the Congressional Medal of Honor. I would recommend
this book to anyone who is thinking about or wanting to become a
Navy SEAL or someone who just likes to read about the
SEALs."—Jimmie Lobley, Former SRT/Deputy WCSO Sheriff's Office
"Hollywood 'SEALs' don’t come close to the authentic Navy SEALs.
The real life depictions of SEALs and their operations around the
world, as described by Don Mann in his most recent book, Navy
SEALs: the Combat History of the Deadliest Warriors on the Planet,
are at the same time frightening and inspiring. We should all be
thankful for their dedicated service."—DJ Mallmann, CIA
(ret.), author of Shibboleth.
PRAISE FOR DON MANN
“Don Mann is an outstanding example of the military men this nation
produces, and a top-notch tactical operator and
instructor.” —Edward J. Pollard, Assistant Director (Ret.),
Protective Operations, United States Secret Service
“Don Mann is a true warrior. He speaks from a place of
knowledge and experience, and has truly ‘been there, done
that.’”—Niki Anderson, Counterintelligence Advisor, Center for
Counterintelligence and Security Studies
“Mann does a fine job giving readers the feel of what it’s like to
be a member of the SEALs, from danger to camaraderie.”
—Booklist
“Filled with the kind of knowing, immersive detail that can only
come from someone with real-life experience in the field.”—Howard
E. Wasdin, New York Times best-selling author of SEAL
Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper
"A riveting and accurate description of how special operations
units actually conduct counterterrorist operations in the
field.”—James Blount, former supervisor at the Central Intelligence
Agency
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