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The first special forces unit was formed in 1952, under the u. Photos of the group are hard to come by, and with good reason. The modern united states army special forces was formed at fort bragg, north carolina, on june 19, 1952. Aaron bank, who was involved in several sensitive operations during world war ii, including an operation to capture or assassinate adolf hitler. The united states army special operations command airborne usasoc is the command charged with overseeing the various special operations forces of the united states army. This book chronicles the history, training, and operations of united states army special forces, including never before published photos and insignia that were designed and worn by the men of the united states army special forces.
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