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Dr. John Nagl, Minerva Professor at the U.S. Naval Academy and retired Army officer
"Former Marine and Dartmouth President Jim Wright has written a concise military history of the United States with a focus on the veterans of our wars. It is empathetic, informed by his personal knowledge of the sacrifices and joys of military service, and deeply compelling. I know of no more ambitious work on how our nation cares for those who have borne the burden of her battles, nor one that achieves its goals so well. In this time of too many wars, it should be read by every American."
Richard H. Kohn, Professor Emeritus of History and Peace, War, and Defense, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Chief of Air Force History for the USAF, 1981-1991
"In this unflinchingly honest portrait of the American military experience, James Wright explains how our recent wars have differed from those of earlier times. Informed by a tour in the Marines, a lifetime devoted to educating the country’s youth, and more recently, repeated visits to wounded vets, this important book talks sense to the American people about our wars and their consequences. Engaging, wise, and filled with keen insights for all Americans, their military and political leaders in particular."
Paul Rieckhoff, Founder and Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
"Finally – a comprehensive book chronicling the journey of the American veteran. From the camps of Valley Forge to the beachfronts of Normandy to the sands of Iraq, James Wright weaves together a full history that is both engaging and alive. Some were citizen soldiers. Some were draftees. Some were volunteers. But they all served their country when called upon. Wright’s book is required reading for anyone who wants to understand the wars and warriors of our past – and perhaps the wars and warriors of our future."
Kirkus Reviews
“A thoughtful account of how America treats its soldiers...An astute view of America’s enthusiastic but often-unrealistic attitude toward those who fight its wars."
Military Times
“Eloquent and evocative.”
The VVA Veteran
“Offering much more than a dry retelling of America’s wars, Wright’s book allows readers to follow the evolution of important trends in American warfare and to easily pick up and trace the author’s line of reasoning."
TIME Magazine
“A must in any American military buff’s library.”
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