The original Green Berets: tracing the roots of US Special Forces

The original Green Berets: tracing the roots of US Special Forces

When Americans think of the Green Berets, they picture a brotherhood of elite soldiers capable of operating deep behind enemy lines, blending language, culture, and tactical mastery to accomplish impossible missions. But the roots of this ethos—the spirit of unconventional warfare and liberation—stretch back far earlier than the 20th century. Related: A secret Cold War unit was the basis for today’s special operations Before there were Special F…