On November 19, 1977, Colonel Charles Beckwith and Colonel Thomas Henry established Delta Force, marking the creation of America’s top-tier special missions unit.
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SOFREP War Stories: The History and Evolution of Delta Force
Guy D. McCardle
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On November 19, 1977, Colonel Charles Beckwith and Colonel Thomas Henry established Delta Force, marking the creation of America’s top-tier special missions unit.
Graduates of one of Delta Force's first Operator Training Courses in 1978. Image courtesy of the United States Army
Welcome to SOFREP’s War Stories: Delta Force.
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Today, our historically significant British narrator discusses the history of First Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D).
The Unit was established on 19 November 1977 by Colonel Charles Beckwith and Colonel Thomas Henry.
Take a few minutes and learn the fascinating origins of America’s Premier Tier One Special Missions Unit.
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