From 1940-1945, units like the OSS and British SOE were using lessons of the early years of WW2 to design training curriculums to prepare for battle against a powerful enemy. The secrets of how these operatives were trained were held secret for decades, with only a slight peak into their clandestine and hardcore training methods. As these training and tradecraft secrets have come to light, we have gained a deeper understanding of how World War II operations were won. You will find that it was the opinion of many that a war is not won on the battlefield, but in the training of it’s forces. Take a look inside how Britain’s Greatest Generation trained to win WW2.

If you crave authentic long-range reconnaissance stories from Vietnam, the Six Silent Men series delivers. Written by actual LRRPs of the 101st Airborne Division, these three books pull no punches on the frustrations, fears, talent, and raw daily life of elite recon teams. From misused light infantry patrols to gear breakdowns and Rogers’ Rangers rules still used today, this series gives readers an emotional, unvarnished view that no Hollywood film can match.