The Regiment must remain capable of fighting anytime, anywhere, against any enemy, and winning. So reads the charter of America's elite fighting force, the 75th Rangers. What began as a unit called up by FDR for -a dangerous and hazardous mission in Burma in World War II, remains to this day one of the most flexible, highly trained, and rapidly deployable light infantry forces in the U.S. military. 75th Rangers offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at this storied regiment. A Ranger veteran and a celebrated military photographer, Russ Bryant captures Rangers in their tactical environment from Hunter Army Air Field to Fort Benning, Georgia, from Fort Lewis, Washington, to deployment in Germany, giving readers a clear, close-up sense of what it takes to be a part of the 75th Rangers: the training, the mission, the personnel, the equipment and the specialized skills that make this force a match for the whole range of conventional and Special Ops targets.
A breathtaking look at military life of a rightfully proud group of soldiers striving to be the best
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75th Rangers is an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at the 75th Ranger Regiment, a light- infantry unit of the United States Army composed of three Ranger battalions. Full color photographs illustrate the training, daily life, and rigorous conditions that Rangers face; to be a Ranger means that one must hone body and mind with specialized skills that can be applied to a wide range of conventional and special operations targets. Covering the origins, military service, daily life, and future challenges of the Rangers, 75th Rangers is a breathtaking look at military life of a rightfully proud group of soldiers striving to be the best they can for the sake of their country.
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