They Were Once Soldiers: Delta Force

By Mr. Carl McLelland

He earned his silver bars in the blood and mud of Cambodia. Now, they want him to build the ultimate weapon.
Fans of authentic, high-stakes military fiction will be swept away by this epic sequel to They Were Once Soldiers: A-team 718. Masterfully blending raw combat action with deep, character-driven drama, Carl delivers a stunning portrait of wartime leadership, legacy, and love.
A Soldier Born from Fire
When Joshua Blackfoot took charge of a crumbling outpost during an NVA onslaught, he wasn't trying to be a hero-he was trying to keep his men alive. His raw tactical brilliance earned him a battlefield commission and the respect of legends. But returning home brings a new kind of tension as he introduces his fianc e, trauma nurse Carol Nichols, to his mother, and faces a crucial turning point for his career.
The Birth of Delta Force
Brought to Fort Bragg to help spearhead a lethal new prototype unit, he must prove that non-traditional leaders are exactly what the future of warfare demands. When the CIA recruits him for deep-cover operations, Joshua finds himself caught between his loyalty to the uniform and a shadowy future of global espionage.
Why Readers Love Carl's Military Sagas: Unmatched Authenticity: Written with a deep knowledge of wartime mechanics, military protocol, and the psychological reality of combat.Rich Character Drama: Moves seamlessly from the tension of elite sniper duels to the touching personal struggles of veterans adapting to life between deployments.Gripping Multi-Layered Plot: Features a phenomenal cast of characters, including dedicated combat medics, veteran Marine mentors, and treacherous political careerists.Praise for the Series:
"Delta Force isn't a mere 'soldier shoot-'em-up, the good guys win again, ' this is a story of life as I've never read before... progressively better, stronger, and more poignant." - J.D. Strahl, Fact-Checker & Reviewer
Get your copy today to experience the gritty, unforgettable story of the men who stood above the rest.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HBZGW4B4
• ISBN13: 9798189150326
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"