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The Light Fighters

By Donald P. Wright

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The story of how the U.S. Army created its first modern light infantry division at Fort Ord, California, and how these 'light fighters' proved their worth in Central America during Operations Golden Pheasant and Just Cause.

Book cover of Light Fighters: The 7th Infantry Division (Light) and the Late Cold War, 1983–1989. The background shows U.S. soldiers in camouflage gear running through dust with weapons and radios.
A weathered painting showing a prairie or plains landscape with a body of water in the middle distance. In the foreground, there are figures on horseback and what appears to be a covered wagon moving across grassland. The painting has visible cracking throughout, and an old newspaper or document text is superimposed in the upper portion. The scene likely depicts westward expansion or pioneer movement across the American frontier.
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A Legislative History of The General Survey Act

Discover how the 1823 Tennessee steamboat tragedy ignited a national movement, leading to the pivotal 1824 General Survey and Rivers and Harbors Acts. Uncover the political battles, key figures, and Supreme Court rulings that transformed the Army Corps of Engineers and birthed a new era of national development. Dive into "A Legislative History of The General Survey Act" to learn how a devastating shipwreck fundamentally reshaped the growing United States.

By Matthew T. Pearcy

Book cover of 'In Strange Company: An American Soldier with Multinational Forces in the Middle East and Iraq' by Colonel (Retired) Roland J. Tiso Jr., USA, with foreword by General (Retired) Anthony C. Zinni, USMC. The cover features a photograph of a soldier in desert camouflage uniform and white cap in an arid landscape. The background is overlaid with a collage of various international flag patches including the American flag, Ukrainian flag, and other national emblems representing multinational military cooperation. The title 'IN STRANGE COMPANY' appears in large black letters across the center.
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In Strange Company: In Strange Company: an American Soldier with Multinational Forces in the Middle East and Iraq

John Ringquist reviews Roland Tiso Jr.'s 'In Strange Company,' detailing the author's multinational military service in peacekeeping operations across Kuwait, Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, and Iraq. Tiso's memoir highlights the challenges and successes of working with diverse international forces, offering valuable lessons for future multinational operations and coalition building.

Reviewed by John P Ringquist

Book cover of 'Ritchie Boy Secrets: How a Force of Immigrants and Refugees Helped Win World War II' by Beverley Driver Eddy. The cover features a black and white historical photograph showing a group of World War II soldiers in military uniforms and helmets, some holding rifles, posed together outdoors. The title 'RITCHIE BOY SECRETS' appears in large red letters, with the subtitle and author's name in smaller text above and below.
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Ritchie Boy Secrets: How a Force of Immigrants and Refugees Helped Win World War II

Jack Crossman reviews Beverley Driver Eddy's 'Ritchie Boy Secrets,' which examines European immigrants and refugees trained at Camp Ritchie's secret Military Intelligence Training Center during World War II. These specialists used their language skills and cultural knowledge for interrogation, psychological warfare, and intelligence analysis, contributing significantly to Allied victory.

Reviewed by Jack M Crossman

Book cover of 'Arming East Asia: Deterring China in the Early Cold War' by Eric Setzekorn. The cover features a historical photograph showing military personnel in white t-shirts and dark shorts conducting bayonet training exercises on a dirt field. The soldiers are running forward with rifles equipped with bayonets, wearing military helmets. The scene appears to be from the Cold War era, with buildings and hills visible in the background. The title appears in large olive-green text at the top, with the subtitle in smaller red text below it, and the author's name in black text at the bottom.
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Arming East Asia: Deterring China In The Early Cold War

Katherine Mooney reviews Eric Setzekorn's 'Arming East Asia,' which examines President Eisenhower's Mutual Security Program in East and Southeast Asia during the early Cold War. The book argues that Eisenhower's cost-effective strategy of strengthening local military forces rather than deploying U.S. troops successfully contained Chinese influence while promoting economic development.

Reviewed By Katherine (Hyun-Joo) Mooney

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