About Face
ByDavid H. Hackworth,Julie Sherman
1989 • 875 pages

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A startling look at the US Army from a infantry leaders level from Korea through Vietnam. Hackworth was one of the highest decorated soldiers in the army and doesn't hold back on what was wrong with the system.

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This is a powerful and moving autobiography of a great American soldier.

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