75th Rangers

by Russ Bryant and Susan Bryant

Book Overview

The Regiment must remain capable of fighting anytime, anywhere, against any enemy, and winning. So reads the charter of America's elite fighting force, the 75th Rangers. What began as a unit called up by FDR for -a dangerous and hazardous mission in Burma in World War II, remains to this day one of the most flexible, highly trained, and rapidly deployable light infantry forces in the U.S. military. 75th Rangers offers a rare behind-the-scenes look...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760321116
• ISBN13: 9780760321119
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Zenith Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

A breathtaking look at military life of a rightfully proud group of soldiers striving to be the best

75th Rangers is an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at the 75th Ranger Regiment, a light- infantry unit of the United States Army composed of three Ranger battalions. Full color photographs illustrate the training, daily life, and rigorous conditions that Rangers face; to be a Ranger means that one must hone body and mind with specialized skills that can be applied to a wide range of conventional and special operations targets. Covering the origins, military service, daily life, and future challenges of the Rangers, 75th Rangers is a breathtaking look at military life of a rightfully proud group of soldiers striving to be the best they can for the sake of their country.