Lamar Underwood was the editor in chief of Sports Afield and Outdoor Life, the editorial director of the Outdoor Magazine Group of Harris Publications in New York City, and is the author of the novel On Dangerous Ground. His father was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, and he considers himself “the luckiest army brat of them all.”

"The book provides familiar and not-so-familiar sayings that capture the chaos, challenges, and sacrifices of war."--Army magazine "Quite simply, it's a great read and a splendid collection of quotations. Underwood's compendium offers more than the standard series of quotations ... The book is a highly readable collection of witty, wise, and profound words that do a superb job of describing the profession of arms."--ARMOR "Anyone who likes to accentuate a presentation or a conversation with pithy observations from some of the great and not so great minds in the military environment will enjoy this book."--Wings of Gold "A fine collection of quotes about soldiering and the military experience makes for a recommended title for general interest audiences."--The Bookwatch