Advance comment from General Anthony C. Zinni

“War should always be a last resort for many reasons. John Merson’s vivid and compelling description of war from an infantryman’s perspective reinforces that rule with its clear and raw insights into the impact it has on those who fight. This is a must read for those who make war decisions so that they truly grasp what they are unleashing and for those who want to understand what combat soldiers face as a result of those decisions.” General Anthony C. Zinni, USMC (Retired)