Pirates....and anyways, it wasn't Navy SEALs it was probably US marines. Wasn't Babary a part of the Ottoman Empire?
Yes it was Marines, but 8 men took a stronghold of 100. I would call that the first SEAL operation. I believe it was a part of the Ottoman, but don't quote me on it.
No...Ottomans don't work with the US... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Barbary_War I looked it up, I was right Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! No British involvement Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Whoops. I know some natives worked with the U.S. The British did have some involvement. They too were hijacking our ships. Thats what led to the War of 1812.
No British ships or troops involved in the fighting whatsoever. I read about the conscription in my history textbook.