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Special Forces Berlin

Clandestine Cold War Operations of the US Army's Elite, 1956-1990

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Special Forces Berlin

By: James Stejskal
Narrated by: Tim Campbell
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The massive armies of the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies posed a huge threat to the nations of Western Europe. US military planners decided they needed a plan to slow the juggernaut they expected when and if a war began. The plan was Special Forces Berlin. Their mission, should hostilities commence, was to wreak havoc behind enemy lines and buy time for vastly outnumbered NATO forces to conduct a breakout from the city. In reality it was an ambitious and extremely dangerous mission, even suicidal. Highly trained and fluent in German, each man was allocated a specific area. They were skilled in clandestine operations, sabotage, and intelligence tradecraft and able to act as independent operators, blending into the local population and working unseen in a city awash with spies looking for information on their every move. Special Forces Berlin was a one of a kind unit that had no parallel. It left a legacy of a new type of soldier expert in unconventional warfare, one that was sought after for missions such as the attempted rescue of American hostages from Tehran in 1979. With the US government officially acknowledging their existence in 2014, their incredible story can now be told.

©2017 James Stejskal (P)2017 Tantor Armed Forces Europe Germany Military Politics & Government Russia Special & Elite Forces War Cold War Espionage US Air Force Solider US Army Soviet Union Warfare Air Force

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Critic reviews

"Reads like a thriller for much of the time - a small, select force ready for action should the Soviets escalate their activities in Western Europe - nothing much has changed in the last sixty years or so!" ( Books Monthly)
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I enjoyed this insight into thhe US Army unit that was so secret that it's very existence was maintained beyond the end of thhe Cold War.

An excellent introduction to an secret unit.

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What a fantastic account of another side to the Berlin Wall and the exploits of these fantastic men who lived a truly incredible life. Superb book, enjoyed throughout!!

A fascinating insight.

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Very interesting and informative listen- would definitely recommend. A lot of information on this little known unit and it’s capabilities/taskings throughout this period of change and history😃

Very interesting and informative listen

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The book begins with promise, but the execution fell flat. The narrator, who croaked like a frog, quickly became more of a distraction than a unique voice. Instead of adding character or charm, the choice made the narration feel grating and irritating.

Unfortunately, the stories themselves were just as underwhelming. Despite the potential of the setting, they unfolded in a dull way, with little to keep the reader engaged. It’s a shame, because there were hints of what could have been an engaging collection. In the end, the book never quite delivers, and there are certainly far better reads to spend your time on.

Bit dull.

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