Operation Neptune Spear

Netflix Explores the Hunt for Osama bin Laden in a New Docuseries

Following the success of American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson and American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, Netflix is expanding its true crime franchise with a

11 months ago

by Eric Sof

Delta Force: A mighty, secretive and elite group of warriors (Photo: XY)

Why was DEVGRU chosen over Delta Force for Operation Neptune Spear?

One of the very first things popped into my head after it was revealed that Seal Team 6 (DEVGRU, Development Group) was, in fact, the group that carried out the mission codenamed

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

GPNVG-18: The Night Vision Goggles that Helped Take Down Bin Laden

One night in May 2011 changed the modern world forever, with the help of GPNVG-18 night vision goggles. When Seal Team 6 operators kicked in the front door of Al Qaeda’s notorious

8 years ago

Night Vision

Why SEAL Team 6 was Chosen for the Assault on the Bin Laden Compound

Eleven years ago, the world was shocked by the news of Operation Neptune Spear, the successful mission to kill terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. To this day, many people wonder why the

9 years ago

Opinion

Operation Neptune Spear: The Killing of Osama bin Laden

The now-famous Operation Neptune Spear was one of the most outstanding military operations in America’s history and the history of the special forces branch. U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 made it clear Geronimo

12 years ago

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