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 all around book. Deserves 5 stars.

I thought this book was phenomenal. The story telling was captivating and it was well read.

Found the facts about Lebanon to be very accurate

What did you love best about Inside Delta Force?

Vivid details of the training and various missions that Eric was sent on.

What did you like best about this story?

How things were brought to life and the ability to learn what the Delta Force goes through.

What does Robertson Dean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His diversity in expressing emotion, mood and individuals accents.

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

Laugh

Great book!

What did you love best about Inside Delta Force?

This is a great book! If you like Military History this is a must read! A good look into the very secret community of special operations.

This is like an Adventure Movie only True!

I love non-fiction and this is amazing, easy to understand and still applies to our times. When watching action movies I roll my eyes at some of the impossible stories, and some are. However, this book tells of the training and the selection methods to pick the "best of the best". True historical events are told and how Delta Force succeeded to accomplish the seemingly impossible. This was written in 2005 and I listened in fascination as I remembered the stories and this book tells "the rest of the story."

Raw, true, hero.

I love primary source material. I am so grateful for men like Eric. Knowing what Delta operators do for my children's peace is overwhelming. I will now pray every night for their families.

Fascinating true story with inside info

A well written, interesting story. My husband I enjoyed listening to it on a road trip, and it made for good discussion afterwards. The inside info from events we recalled reading about or seeing on the news was pretty enlightening and even scary at times. The author talked about the human emotions involved in his work, which often involved killing, yet he also demonstrated a sense of humor regarding other things. The narrator's voice sometimes seemed a bit slow but did not detract.

Interesting read on a subject you don’t hear much about

You don’t hear US Army Special OP’s talk about what goes on in their world. I was shocked when I came across this one. I was a little skeptical before I listened to it but once I started I couldn’t put it down. It was interesting especially what went on down in South America & what was talked about in this book was only the tip of the iceberg!

Once again I cannot say how much I enjoy Audible Books!! Without it I could never have the time of day to read all these great books!

good inside look

good inside look into delta force, and how the most elite forces work. it also has a perspective most people don't get to see into how shady our government really is.

A great listen

I highly recommend this book either in printed form or audio book. It reveals a fascinating look at the inception and creation of the premiere anti terrorist and special forces group in the inventory of the US armed services. The book is not only entertaining but informative with Eric Haney's unique prospective .

Great book, loved it!

Narration just okay, but love the topic and how it was presented...must read, thank you CSM Haney!