The quiet professional
Subtitle: Major Richard J. Meadows of the U.S. Army special forces
By: Alan Hoe ; foreword by General Peter J. Schoomaker
Series: American warriors
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Lexington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9780813133997; 9780813134000
Subjects: Special forces (Military science); Officers; United States; Commando troops; United States. Army; Biography; History
Description: The annals of the U.S. Special Forces has many heroes, but Major Richard J. "Dick" Meadows stands out as the ultimate "quiet professional." With an international reputation, his exploits are recognized by the Special Forces of a number of countries. Highly decorated as a combat veteran of the wars in Korea and Vietnam, Meadows was instrumental in founding the U.S. Delta Force and Hostage Rescue Team. This book is the only biography of this exemplary warrior's life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.