Inside Delta Force

The Story of America’s Elite Counterterrorist Unit

By: Command Sergeant Major Eric L. Haney

Narrated by: Robertson Dean

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Delta Force—the US Army’s most elite top-secret strike force. They dominate the modern battlefield, but you won’t hear about their heroics on CNN. No headlines can reveal their top-secret missions, and no book has ever taken readers inside—until now. Here, a founding member of Delta Force takes us behind the veil of secrecy and into the action to reveal the never-before-told story of First Special Forces Operational Detachment-D (Delta Force).

He is a master of espionage, trained to take on hijackers, terrorists, and enemy armies. He can deploy by parachute or arrive by commercial aircraft, survive alone in hostile cities, speak foreign languages fluently, strike at enemy targets with stunning swiftness and extraordinary teamwork. He is the ultimate modern warrior: the Delta Force operator.

In this dramatic chronicle, Eric Haney, one of the founding members of Delta Force, takes us inside this legendary counterterrorist unit. Here, for the first time, are details of the grueling selection process—designed to break the strongest of men—that singles out the best of the best.

With heart-stopping immediacy, Haney tells what it’s really like to enter a hostage-held airplane. From his days in Beirut, he tells a remarkable tale of bodyguards and bombs, of a day-to-day life of madness and beauty, and of how he and a teammate are called on to kill two gunmen targeting US Marines at an airport. As part of the team sent to rescue American hostages in Tehran, Haney offers a first-person description of that failed mission that is a chilling, compelling account of a bold maneuver undone by chance—and a few fatal mistakes.

From fighting guerrilla warfare in Honduras to rescuing missionaries in Sudan and leading the way onto the island of Grenada, Haney captures the daring and discipline that distinguish the men of Delta Force. Inside Delta Force brings honor to these singular men while it puts us in the middle of around-the-world action that is sudden, frightening, and nonstop.

©2002 Eric L. Haney; Afterword 2005 by Eric L. Haney (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“The story of the US military’s elite counterterrorism warriors… Timely… fascinating… well-written.” ( Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Great story on DF early days.

Easy to listen, and very interesting.
Wish the audio included photos like the book does.

Excellent military book

I served in the Army from the mid-80s to the late 90s. The book brought me back many memories, and gave color to a lot of the Special Operations Forces that I met and served with over that time. I think anyone who has an interest in the military or the events that shaped the global politics of today would enjoy this book. Great job writing the book Sergeant Major! Hoo Ah

A former Delta with a complex background.

If you could sum up Inside Delta Force in three words, what would they be?

Captivating. Worthy. Great.

What didn’t you like about Robertson Dean’s performance?

My main beef with Robertson's performance in this audiobook was that he didn't really put any emotions into the characters' lines. It wasn't that the audiobook was boring to listen to, I just wasn't really fond of the performance done by Dean.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I wouldn't say "extreme". But there are some moments that shocked me. Mainly the death of Haney's comrades in the unit.

Any additional comments?

Give it a buy. It's got some insight on units around the world similar to Delta Force. Other Delta operations, and it's interesting to see a closer look on the life of one of these guys during their service.

This man's intelligence is amazing!

I am no slouch when it comes to military history, development and operation. I served only a few short years but have a life long fascination with special ops.

This book takes you into the details of the Delta Force life of Eric Haney. The best I can describe his story and wisdom is "eye opening"

Narration a little weak

I guess I'll be the first one to say it - I'm a tad disappointed in the narration. I have listen to many books in Audible and the one common denominator, for me anyway, is that books that are narrated by the author are so much more compelling than those that are "professionally" narrated. I don't know if Audible books have a Director to guide the narration, but if they do, he/she failed on this one. Such a good story to be told - would have been better for me to read this book than listen to it.

A good perspective on Delta.

I really enjoyed reading this book. They even made a show about this book. Great stuff!

Excellent book!

I'm not sure how anything I say about this book can convey the thanks and appreciation I feel toward the author and other Delta Force members for living the lives with which to write it.

The audio was engaging, the material very insightful and interesting.

Again, thank you to the author, his comrades, and their supporting families for your service to our country; even when those self-serving people were putting the lives of people greater than themselves on the line for their own selfish, arrogant pride.

I have recommended this book already to family and friends. It's been great discussion material.

Excellent Book!

I got interested in the book from watching the TV Series “The Unit”. It did not disappoint. Excellent audio book, Haney did yeoman’s work with the reading. The content was great and the writing was top notch. Just wish I had the time to actually read the book. Highly recommend this audio book to anyone.

Haney & Delta Force.

A great book on the experience of a soldier. Her doesn’t shy back on critiquing where he thinks the leaders erred in sending soldiers needlessly in harms way.

Great job on the audio version. You will develop a sense of respect and admiration for these guys that go in hotspots giving their lives for their country.

Very good book!

Don't really have the time to review right now but you will not be disappointed..