Portland Public Library

Sea stories, my life in special operations, Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy retired)

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

autobiography

illustrationsplates

no index present

non fiction

Sea stories

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Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy retired)

my life in special operations

"Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden. Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II -- the place where a young Bill McRaven learned the value of a good story. Sea Stories is an unforgettable look back on one man's incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security military sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages."--Amazon

The Greatest Generation -- Operation Volcano -- It's a wonderful life -- The only easy day was yesterday -- The hand of God? -- A gorilla walks into a bar -- The ghosts of Tofino -- American pirates -- Second chances -- Airborne froggy -- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue -- The ace of spades -- Wanted dead or alive -- High seas hostage -- Manhunting -- The next greatest generation -- Neptune's spear -- The final salute

My life in special operations