For many years, the U.S. Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) operated without much notice. Recently, however, the SEALs have become the subject of media and public attention, most notably due to their successful assassination of Osama bin Laden at his secret Pakistan hideout. Narrated by Gary Sinise, filmmaker Carol L. Fleisher's PBS-aired documentary traces SEAL history beginning with the unit's inception, when the so-called “frogmen” of World War II were tasked with removing Nazi obstacles and traps from the Normandy beaches in advance of the D-Day invasion. The film follows the SEAL experience through the post-WWII years, including the transition away from naval-based endeavors to assignments in the Iraqi desert and the Afghan mountains. Along the way, viewers witness the strenuous training that the SEALs endure. Much of the footage and still photography featured here is being made public for the first time, along with interviews of ex-SEALs who are only now speaking out about their military campaigns. Offering an invigorating look at a key military group, this is recommended. Aud: P. (P. Hall)
Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story
(2014) 120 min. DVD: $24.99 ($54.99 w/PPR). PBS Video. SDH captioned. ISBN: 978-1-62789-154-7. Volume 30, Issue 3
Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story
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