The Strong Gray Line: War-time Reflections from the West Point Class of 2004 9781442249769, 9781442249752

To preserve the memory of their service during the tumultuous decade since their commissioning as Army officers, members

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The Strong Gray Line: War-time Reflections from the West Point Class of 2004
9781442249769, 9781442249752

Includes bibliographical references (p. 725-733) and index

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