Lewis Sorley, a third-generation graduate of West Point, served in Vietnam, in NATO forces, and as a Pentagon staff officer. He has taught at West Point and the U.S. Army War College, and has written widely on military affairs and national security. He lives in Potomac, Maryland.

"A valuable addition to the Vietnam bookshelf."—New York Times"This book is a must for anyone wishing to understand the U.S. Army of today.July 2009"—Military"The re-issue of Sorley's classic biography of one of the foremost commanders in U.S. history is to be welcomed by a new generation scholars, military officers, and policy analysts."—Derek Leebaert, author of To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al"Lewis Sorley has told the Abrams story with verve, sensitivity, and insight."—Stephen Ambrose, author of Undaunted Courage"Sorley's superb insight shows General Abe for what he was—the predominant leader of soldiers and the clearest symbol of integrity in a time when his example was most needed. A book that must be read—and not just by soldiers."—General John R. Galvin (U.S. Army, Ret.), former NATO Commander

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPrologue1. To Be a Soldier2. Preparing for War3. Entering Battle4. Relief of Bastogne5. Finishing it off6. Doctrine and Tactics7. Occupied Germany8. In Korea9. Fort Knox and the Pentagon10. Germany and Division Command11. Civil Rights Crises12. Corps Command13. Vietnam Buildup14. Deputy Commander in Vietnam15. Tet 196816. The 206,000 Troop Request17. Taking Command18. A Very Human Touch19. Vietnamization and Pacification20. Murder and the Green Berets21. Cambodian Incursion22. In the Midst of Battles23. Invasion of Laos24. Easter Offensive25. Setting the Course26. Rebuilding an Army27. Final DaysNotesSelected BibliographyOther SourcesIndex

Lewis Sorley, a third-generation graduate of West Point, served in Vietnam, in NATO forces, and as a Pentagon staff officer. He has taught at West Point and the U.S. Army War College, and has written widely on military affairs and national security. He lives in Potomac, Maryland.

"A valuable addition to the Vietnam bookshelf."—New York Times"This book is a must for anyone wishing to understand the U.S. Army of today.July 2009"—Military"The re-issue of Sorley's classic biography of one of the foremost commanders in U.S. history is to be welcomed by a new generation scholars, military officers, and policy analysts."—Derek Leebaert, author of To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al"Lewis Sorley has told the Abrams story with verve, sensitivity, and insight."—Stephen Ambrose, author of Undaunted Courage"Sorley's superb insight shows General Abe for what he was—the predominant leader of soldiers and the clearest symbol of integrity in a time when his example was most needed. A book that must be read—and not just by soldiers."—General John R. Galvin (U.S. Army, Ret.), former NATO Commander

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPrologue1. To Be a Soldier2. Preparing for War3. Entering Battle4. Relief of Bastogne5. Finishing it off6. Doctrine and Tactics7. Occupied Germany8. In Korea9. Fort Knox and the Pentagon10. Germany and Division Command11. Civil Rights Crises12. Corps Command13. Vietnam Buildup14. Deputy Commander in Vietnam15. Tet 196816. The 206,000 Troop Request17. Taking Command18. A Very Human Touch19. Vietnamization and Pacification20. Murder and the Green Berets21. Cambodian Incursion22. In the Midst of Battles23. Invasion of Laos24. Easter Offensive25. Setting the Course26. Rebuilding an Army27. Final DaysNotesSelected BibliographyOther SourcesIndex

Lewis Sorley, a third-generation graduate of West Point, served in Vietnam, in NATO forces, and as a Pentagon staff officer. He has taught at West Point and the U.S. Army War College, and has written widely on military affairs and national security. He lives in Potomac, Maryland.

"A valuable addition to the Vietnam bookshelf."—New York Times"This book is a must for anyone wishing to understand the U.S. Army of today.July 2009"—Military"The re-issue of Sorley's classic biography of one of the foremost commanders in U.S. history is to be welcomed by a new generation scholars, military officers, and policy analysts."—Derek Leebaert, author of To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al"Lewis Sorley has told the Abrams story with verve, sensitivity, and insight."—Stephen Ambrose, author of Undaunted Courage"Sorley's superb insight shows General Abe for what he was—the predominant leader of soldiers and the clearest symbol of integrity in a time when his example was most needed. A book that must be read—and not just by soldiers."—General John R. Galvin (U.S. Army, Ret.), former NATO Commander

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPrologue1. To Be a Soldier2. Preparing for War3. Entering Battle4. Relief of Bastogne5. Finishing it off6. Doctrine and Tactics7. Occupied Germany8. In Korea9. Fort Knox and the Pentagon10. Germany and Division Command11. Civil Rights Crises12. Corps Command13. Vietnam Buildup14. Deputy Commander in Vietnam15. Tet 196816. The 206,000 Troop Request17. Taking Command18. A Very Human Touch19. Vietnamization and Pacification20. Murder and the Green Berets21. Cambodian Incursion22. In the Midst of Battles23. Invasion of Laos24. Easter Offensive25. Setting the Course26. Rebuilding an Army27. Final DaysNotesSelected BibliographyOther SourcesIndex