The Last 100 Yards: How the Infantry Projects Power & Strength Around the Globe

First and foremost, The Last 100 Yards is about soldiers--infantry soldiers--the heart and soul of our Army. Second, it is a history book, describing how after Vietnam our Army developed new doctrine, new equipment, and a tougher, more meaningful training philosophy. Throughout the mid-1970s and 1980s, it laid the groundwork for a leaner, tougher, more resilient Army: the same proud organization that now projects U.S. power and strength around the globe. Third, this book will introduce you ...