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The Service Record
by Mike Johnson
Dive into the untold stories behind the world’s most elite military forces. Each episode cracks open official files and secret missions to reveal the history, strategy and true purpose of units from Normandy’s surf to today’s most covert operations. Subscribe for deep dives into why, how and who shape our world.
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File 001: Children of the Water
They are the world's most famous commandos, masters of ground combat. So why are the United States Navy SEALs part of the Navy, and not the Marine Corps? It’s a question that seems to have an obvious answer, but the truth is buried in over 80 years of history and a mission philosophy that’s often misunderstood. In this inaugural episode of The Service Record, we open the file on the Navy SEALs to uncover their true identity. Our investigation takes us back to the suicidal bravery of the 'Frogmen' on the beaches of D-Day, explores the crucial 'scalpel vs. sledgehammer' difference in military strategy, and reveals how the brutal, water-logged training of BUD/S forges a warrior fundamentally different from a Marine. We'll also uncover the secret weapon in the SEAL arsenal that only the Navy can provide. By the end, you'll understand that SEALs aren't sailors by accident—they are sailors by design, a force born from, and forever tied to, the sea. This is the story of why the children of the water will always belong to the Navy.
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Dive into the untold stories behind the world’s most elite military forces. Each episode cracks open official files and secret missions to reveal the history, strategy and true purpose of units from Normandy’s surf to today’s most covert operations. Subscribe for deep dives into why, how and who shape our world.
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Mike Johnson
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Dive into the untold stories behind the world’s most elite military forces. Each episode cracks open official files and secret missions to reveal the history, strategy and true purpose of units from Normandy’s surf to today’s most covert operations. Subscribe for deep dives into why, how and who...
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