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)

first rate book

this is one of the absolutely best books I've read (listened to) in many a year! interesting, educational, gripping, funny and on top of all that.... TRUE!

Well Narrated Exciting Story

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

Powerful, Exciting & Motivating

What did you like best about this story?

Eric Haney's story is a powerful account of his life in the military and rise to Delta Force ane beyond. Obviously an extremely talented individual, he provides an insight into the lives of these great soldiers with some training elements added in. Published in 2002 it also foretells much of what the terrorist world is like today. I was moved by the book and the small team nature of special operations forces reminds me of parts of the business world too.

Which character – as performed by Robertson Dean – was your favorite?

Eric Haney of course, but also Larry Freedman

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to the book on my daily commute and finished it in just under 3 weeks

A must read!

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

Educational, interesting, memories

What about Robertson Dean’s performance did you like?

Though very factual, his voice did not make it seem so.
He managed to make it enjoyable without being too dramatic or boring.

Any additional comments?

I wish the book had been longer, or that there was another book. There were many times where being busy around world came without details.

best book ive listened to yet

awesome insight into an amazing community of highly driven and intelligent national heros.inspireing and informative

Fascinating Read

A fascinating inside look into a courageous, dedicated and highly skilled group of warriors. Enjoyed every minute of it.

Amazing and inspiring!

Amazing record of how DELTA Force was formed, operated, and operates. Eye opening stories and vivid characters. Personally one of my favorite people recorded in this book was Smiley. Again though, amazing book and very informative with a 1st class recounting by the Author and great telling by the narrator. I would definitely recommend this book to someone interested in the US Military, its history, or even someone just looking for a good non-fiction.

Great Book About Delta Force

A great recount about the beginnings of Delta Force by a man who was there from day one. CSM Haney tells it like it is, especially in his accounts of the Iran/Contras era. Makes you think about how corrupt our government can be and how expendable our military people are to some government officials.

My Favorite Book

This book was novel when released, and though many authors have followed Haney's lead, none have enthralled me like Haney does in this book.

Awesome book

Very informative and entertaining book about one of America's most clandestine military units. Highly recommend if you like military non fiction.

This is history of our nation and military matters

This is a detailed history of the legends that shaped our special operations and the way we train other nations special operation soldiers.