Anatomy of victory: why the United States triumphed in World War II, fought to a stalemate in Korea, lost in Vietnam, and failed in Iraq

This work provides a systematic comparison of America's modern wars, analyzing how and why the United States has moved from success to failure since WWII.

As the United States enters a new period of uncertainty in the world, Caldwell makes the compelling case that leaders must think, plan, and prepare before shooting.