The Unvanquished
The Untold Story of Lincoln’s Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby’s Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America’s Special Operations
What's it about
Did you know the blueprint for modern special operations was forged in the chaos of the Civil War? Uncover the untold story of the Jessie Scouts, Abraham Lincoln's elite commando unit, and see how their daring tactics laid the groundwork for today's Navy SEALs and Green Berets. You'll go behind enemy lines with these forgotten heroes on their high-stakes mission to hunt down the Confederacy's most feared guerilla force, Mosby's Rangers. Learn the secret strategies of espionage, counterinsurgency, and unconventional warfare that turned the tide in a shadow war that defined a nation.
Meet the author
Patrick K. O'Donnell is a combat-proven military historian and one of the foremost experts on elite and special operations units. His unique background as an operator in a special missions unit provides him unparalleled access to the shadowy world of espionage and unconventional warfare. This firsthand experience allows him to uncover and authoritatively recount the untold stories of America's most daring soldiers, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, offering insights no other historian can match.
What's it about
Did you know the blueprint for modern special operations was forged in the chaos of the Civil War? Uncover the untold story of the Jessie Scouts, Abraham Lincoln's elite commando unit, and see how their daring tactics laid the groundwork for today's Navy SEALs and Green Berets. You'll go behind enemy lines with these forgotten heroes on their high-stakes mission to hunt down the Confederacy's most feared guerilla force, Mosby's Rangers. Learn the secret strategies of espionage, counterinsurgency, and unconventional warfare that turned the tide in a shadow war that defined a nation.
Meet the author
Patrick K. O'Donnell is a combat-proven military historian and one of the foremost experts on elite and special operations units. His unique background as an operator in a special missions unit provides him unparalleled access to the shadowy world of espionage and unconventional warfare. This firsthand experience allows him to uncover and authoritatively recount the untold stories of America's most daring soldiers, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, offering insights no other historian can match.
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