Code Over Country

Name: Code Over Country
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The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team Six

By Matthew Cole

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Code Over Country by Matthew Cole delves into the intense and often controversial operations of the American Navy SEALs. The book explores the ethical dilemmas and challenges that arise when military objectives clash with national values. Through detailed accounts, it examines the balance between duty and conscience in high-stakes environments.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of secrecy, politics, and military operations. It provides an intriguing exploration of covert military actions and their consequences, offering insights into the ethical dilemmas faced by those in high-stakes situations. History enthusiasts and those curious about military dynamics will find this an engaging read.

Code Over Country

From an award-winning investigative journalist, a hard-hitting exposé of the unchecked crimes of SEAL Team 6, revealing how the Navy SEAL forces were developed and then sacrificed in the service of American empire.

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A hard-hitting exposé of SEAL Team 6, the US military's best-known brand, that reveals how the Navy SEALs were formed, then sacrificed, in service of American empire.

The Navy SEALs are, in the eyes of many Americans, the ultimate heroes. When they killed Osama Bin Laden in 2011, it was celebrated as a massive victory. Former SEALs rake in cash as leadership consultants for corporations, and young military-bound men dream of serving in their ranks.

But the SEALs have lost their bearings. Investigative journalist Matthew Cole tells the story of the most lauded unit, SEAL Team 6, revealing a troubling pattern of war crimes and the deep moral rot beneath authorised narratives. From their origins in World War II, the SEALs have trained to be specialised killers with short missions. As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan became the endless War on Terror, their violence spiralled out of control.

Code Over Country details the high-level decisions that unleashed the SEALs' carnage and the coverups that prevented their crimes from coming to light. It is a necessary and rigorous investigation of the unchecked power of the military—and the harms enacted by and upon soldiers in America's name.

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Matthew Cole's Code Over Country is praised for its thoroughness and bravery in investigating Navy SEAL Team 6. Reviewers commend its meticulous research and compelling critique of the failings and misconduct within the SEAL community. The book challenges the heroism myth associated with SEAL Team 6, exposing serious issues in leadership and accountability, and is described as a necessary corrective to the glorified public image of these elite fighters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781568589060

Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 368

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Education & Reference History & Military Matthew Cole Military History Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Matthew A. Cole is an investigative journalist at The Intercept. He has covered national security since 2005, reporting extensively on the CIA's post-9/11 transformation, on the conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and on the U.S.'s intelligence operations. He was previously an investigative producer for ABC and NBC News, and has written for GQ, Salon, Details, ESPN, and New York. He has won a Deadline Club Award and has received two Emmy nominations for his reporting. A graduate of Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism, Cole lives in Brooklyn with his family.