The Navy SEALs: From Underwater Demolition Teams to Special Forces Warriors
Despite the widespread popularity of the SEALs, not many know about the humble beginnings of the community during the early, bleak years of World War II.
By the end of the war, there were 34 Underwater Demolition Teams, with 21 of them seeing combat. The end of the world conflict brought a great downsize to the U.S. military, with the Underwater Demolition Teams suffering cuts alongside the rest of the force. Although they had proven their worth, there was no one else to fight—the Cold War wouldn’t begin for some years. But Korea loomed in the distance, and the Underwater Demolition Teams would once more be called to do extraordinary feats.
This article first appeared at Sandboxx News.
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