
The Complete History of the 75th Ranger Regiment Rogers' Rangers to Afghanistan Special Operations Military History
For 269 years, U.S. Army Rangers have led the way. From colonial forests to Mogadishu's streets to Afghanistan's mountains-this is their complete story.
The Ranger Creed begins: "Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession..."
This book shows what those words mean when tested by fire.
INSIDE THIS DEFINITIVE RANGER HISTORY:
✓ Rogers' Rangers (1756) to modern 75th Regiment-269 years of tradition
✓ WWII: Darby's Rangers, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Merrill's Marauders
✓ Grenada (1983): First combat jump since WWII
✓ Black Hawk Down: The real 18-hour battle in Mogadishu
✓ Afghanistan & Iraq: 20 years of War on Terror operations
✓ RASP & Ranger School: Inside selection where 60% fail
✓ Medal of Honor Rangers: Leroy Petry, Thomas Payne, acts of extraordinary valor
✓ The Cost: 330+ fallen Rangers, PTSD, injuries, family sacrifice
✓ Rangers vs SEALs vs Delta: What makes Rangers different
NOT ANOTHER BLACK HAWK DOWN RETELLING-This is complete Ranger history from colonial warfare through modern counterterrorism, with honest assessment of victories and failures.
PERFECT FOR: - Military history readers seeking comprehensive special operations coverage - Veterans, active duty, and those considering Ranger service
- Fans of Black Hawk Down, Lone Survivor, and true war stories - Leadership students studying elite organizational culture
From Rogers' 28 Rules of Ranging to modern RASP selection. From Omaha Beach to Mogadishu to Kabul.
This is the Ranger legacy-269 years of leading the way.