During the Vietnam War, a daring group of Army Green Berets known as SOG launches highly classified missions into neighboring countries Laos and Cambodia, in an attempt to foil the cross-border activities of the North Vietnamese Army. The "Secret War" as it is known, is fought by SOG's unique blend of elite, highly trained American and indigenous troops who, while grossly outnumbered, brazenly venture into combat. On October 5th, 1968, SOG Spike Team Alabama is deployed into a high threat area of Laos on a reconnaissance mission to silently track a regiment of enemy troops. However, within the first minutes of their operation, Alabama's worst nightmare becomes a reality when they realize they've fallen into a horrible trap set by the North Vietnamese Army. Outnumbered a thousand to one, Spike Team Alabama will fight a staggering battle for their lives, and earn their place amongst the greatest in the history of the American military.

The Philippines, January 28, 1945. The 6th Ranger Battalion embarks from its base on the most audacious rescue operation ever undertaken--to penetrate 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate 511 POWs from Cabanatuan, the notorious Japanese POW camp. Join us for the dramatic and action-packed stories of heroes from WWII to the present day. From Delta Force Operators to CIA Field Officers, SWAT teams to bomb squads, SAS Commandos to Navy SEALs, this series recounts the stories of those who distinguish themselves above all others in perilous situations of combat, rescue missions, covert assignments, drug wars, and hostile intelligence operations.

North Korea, 1951: They were unknown soldiers fighting unknown battles in a forgotten war. Their covert missions annihilated communist forces. For the first time, the details of this top secret army code named "8240" have been declassified. Four Army Rangers and 20 South Koreans accept a classified mission to destroy rail lines far behind enemy lines. At the very start, the mission goes bad. Brutally cold temperatures and poor planning force them to scrap the mission but not without casualties and a daring helicopter rescue under heavy fire. There are also victories by battalions called The White Tigers, known for their ferocious fighting. Their intrepid raid demolished a top Communist fortress. History never fully honored the bravery of these soldiers who paved the way for U.S. special forces today...that is until now.

An unconventional war, Vietnam called for unconventional tactics, one of which was formation of the Mobile Strike Force. Commanded and trained by Green Berets, the Mike Force, primarily staffed by indigenous forces, was a roving S.W.A.T. team, constantly on call to rescue platoons or camps under attack. We'll explore the history of this courageous, relatively unknown group of heroes--how and why it was formed, its importance in the Vietnam War, and legacy to today's military.

During Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, one clear advantage the coalition forces had was special operations units consisting of Navy Seals, Green Berets, and Army Rangers. Even before the war began, Special Ops units were covertly gathering intelligence and doing surveillance work. As the Gulf War escalated, so did their tasks. This is the story of the units "in the storm"--the activities and adventures of the quiet professionals who became a dagger in Saddam Hussein's back.

During the Vietnam War, stealth, bravery, and a commitment to duty were attributes of the LRRPs--the men of the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols, the men with the painted faces. "Lurps" took risks far beyond conventional units, spying on the enemy in his own backyard. Sacrificing manpower for stealth, small groups of 4-6 men patrolled deep within enemy territory, gathering intelligence. Those who served in Vietnam know their legendary exploits--we'll introduce you to these "Silent Heroes.

Welcome to the Military Assistance Command Vietnam Recondo School--all volunteer, all on-the-job training, and all brutally real. Established by the 5th U.S. Special Forces Group, the teachers were Green Berets, and the students included U.S. Army LRRPs and Rangers, along with indigenous forces from South Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea. Fail a test in Recondo School, and you could end up dead! Take a journey to this "school from hell," and see what it took to survive and what kind of man volunteered.

Nine daring and dangerous missions from World War II (and one from the Great War), ranging from the famous Dambusters raid to the less well-known actions such as the German assault on the Belgian fortress of Eben-Emael.