Borghese, a member of the Italian aristocracy and head of the Decima MAS special naval unit in World War II, first wrote and published this account of his exploits back in 1950, and this new version features a foreword from editor Coletta, a retired Distinguished Meritorious Professor from the US Naval Academy. The author details how he assembled this elite group of "frogmen" and how he trained them to become one of the most feared units in the Axis. Written for naval and historical enthusiasts, this volume explores the development of such pioneering warfare tactics as secret nighttime operations, the use of small teams to deliver explosives and development and use of midget submarines. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)