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First Seal | 
 enlarge | Author: Roy Boehm
Publisher: Pocket Star
Category: Book
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 274593
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 352
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.3 x 1
ISBN: 0671536265
Dewey Decimal Number: 359.984
EAN: 9780671536268
ASIN: 0671536265
Publication Date: August 1, 1998
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He's the godfather of the U.S. Navy SEALs -- the founder of the boldest, brightest, baddest bunch of commandos on the face of the planet. Now Roy Boehm tells how he mastered survival as a warrior -- and changed the course of twentieth-century warfare. Roy Boehm was fated for heroism from the moment he shipped out with the U.S. Navy, eight months before Pearl Harbor. His brilliant fighting career would lead him from the sea battles of the South Pacific to the killing fields of Vietnam. As World War II came to a close and the Cold War began, Boehm saw the need for an unconventional warrior. Drawing on his expertise as a diver and member of the Navy's Underwater Demolition Teams, he created a force capable of attack from sea, air, or land. This unique dedicated and ruthless unit would become the legendary Navy SEALs. With the impact of a depth charge, First Seal delivers a no-holds-barred look at what it takes to be one of that rare breed of men who live for war...or die for their country.
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 Interesting Story July 27, 2008
Lodge2 (Texas)
A very interesting story. If you have read Rogue Warrior by Marcinko, then you should follow-up with this book. It provides insight into the mindset, at least in the early days, of the SEAL teams.
Boehm was rough around the edges, to put it mildly, but was still able to get his ideas accepted. The military, as ususal, resisted the changes as they still do today.
Another common element with today, is the resistance from those who have difficulty distinguishing friend from foe; "...do-gooders back in the States sent the fertilizer, along with outboard engines and other supplies to the "poor peasants" of Vietnam. The outboards became "shrimp tails" pushing sampans delivering VC supplies in the Delta. The bags of fertilizer containing sodium nitrate and sodium potassium were turned into explosives."(p. 249)
Boehm was a "rogue" warrior. Amazing man, but clearly one who operated outside the norms of the military. The best parts of this book, in my opinion, were those about the Cuban missile crisis and Boehm's excursion into Cuba. Daring stuff.
 A must read in memoirs of special operations memoirs October 10, 2007
C. Heinrich (Denver, CO)
Great book, insight into what it took to build the teams and how stupid the bureaucrats and politically minded military officers can be (not a surprise to any veteran).
A must read for those who follow the Navy SEALS exploits through the years.
It is also one source, all such memoirs are best understood in the context of one of many views and opinions.from the dozens of SEAL memoirs I have read, Boehm is revered by real SEAL warriors.
The negative review of this book is obviously someone who served with him but was a bean counter not a warrior.
First Seal January 14, 2007
Alan L. White
Having met Mr. Boehm on a personal level, he is one of the United States greatest heros.
Awesome Book! July 26, 2005
Thomas M. Wilson (Memphis, TN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is incredible. This seal is one of a kind and anyone who does not like this book probably needs to find a different genre to read, b.c it is one of the best out there. Truly a great book to read.
A Must Read January 17, 2005
T. G. Reitz (United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you've read any of Dick Marcinko's books, you owe it to yourself to read Roy Boehm. I've read all of Dick's books. My only regret was that I was into about my third when I "discovered" Boehm thru Dick's writings. Don't make the same mistake. Start with Boehm, then read all of Dick's books. The style is different, as Boehm's is a pretty straight bio.
I disagree with the reviewer who dismissed this as a book filled with vulgarity and historical mis-information. If you want to read about SEALs, this will give you the perspective of one of the best.
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