Delta’s baptism of fire was (April 1980)—the failed attempt to rescue 52 American hostages from Tehran.
Beckwith got the green light. But building a unit from scratch meant finding men who could think and fight. first delta force members
The first Delta operators loaded into C-130s and RH-53D helicopters, flew into the Iranian desert, and watched their mission unravel due to sandstorms, mechanical failures, and a catastrophic collision on the ground at “Desert One.” Delta’s baptism of fire was (April 1980)—the failed
Follow for more on military history, leadership, and the untold stories of America’s quiet professionals. flew into the Iranian desert