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"A tour de force of historical research and organization. Anyone interested in the behaviour of soldiers in battle should not ignore this benchmark study."-War in History "This splendid book deserves serious consideration by all who hold evidence to be a prerequisite for opinion. Highly recommended."-Choice "This is the kind of book we should encourage our soldiers to read, regardless of their years of service or combat experiences. It might just be better preparation than another trip to the National Training Center, and certainly better than another jaunt to the simulation center."-Army "Kindsvatter thoughtfully blends formal studies, veterans' memoirs, and war-inspired fiction to create a riveting documentary account of how soldiers respond as they progress from basic training to the battlefield. His analysis of how a small, close-knit unit could impose its own structure and norms, proving a more powerful motivator than the overarching 'cause' or high-ranking officers, is especially interesting. A unique study recommended for both public and academic libraries."-Library Journal "The best analysis of the nature of twentieth-century American combat available."-American Historical Review "Kindsvatter's sweeping study is a tour de force."-Journal of Military History "A masterful work."-H-Net Book Reviews, H-War "This illuminating work is about coping with fear at the foxhole level, and it powerfully conveys the psychology and military sociology of combat."-Booklist "Offers fascinating, unsentimental arguments about the minds of soldiers."-Publishers Weekly.