“I enjoyed it a lot. It was strange reading it all and being able to relate so well to what they were saying, doing, etc. The German & American relationships, the fighting, the resentment from some of the locals was right on. The battle and build up to it was intense. It carries well into the post-war too.” 

Specialist Patrick 'Doc' Biddy, Headquarters, Headequarters Company, First Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment.

“It really brought me back to my days in Germany and my time spent in the Gulf: the good, the bad, the fear of the unknown, the horrible, crappy environment of the desert, the sand that got into everything, the joy of getting a letter from home, the boredom of pulling guard; all of it… The battle scenes brought back those same feelings I had during the ground war.”

Private Greg Byer, 84th Engineering Company,  2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment

'Will Stroock has immersed the reader into the hearts and minds of Cav Soldiers in a time of War. Real Cav Soldiers, Real Battle; it will change or strengthen your perpective of and for the American Soldier. I Salute Mr. Stroock for telling a story that needed to be told."

Private David Sine, D Troop, 1st Squadron, Second Armored Cavalry Regiment

"Great, uncomplicated and entertaining book about the life of a very normal soldier going to war - I was in 2nd Squadron in the late eighties and Will has painted the scene very accurately. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would definitely recommend it to anyone - there's no Hollywood heroes in this book, just real ones."

The characters were engaging. It gives insight to the angst of survivors guilt and the grim task of killing the enemy. Soldiers come from all different religious backgrounds. It gives perspective of a Jewish soldier’s to point of view. Every soldier has internal conflict which must be resolved concerning duty to country, family , and his relationship with the women in his life. The brotherhood of men under fire, even class separations which divide enlisted men from NCOs from commissioned officers,  the differences between those who have seen combat before and to those who combat is a new risk experienced, the failure of civilian friends and family to relate to the combat vets difficulty to easily re-assimilate back to the civilian world... All these psychological items are explored placing you in the characters minds. This book was written with advice from men who were really there on the field of honor. Hopefully any civilian reading this book will gain a much stronger respectful appreciation of those who serve our country .

Specialist Don ' Doc ' Holiday . 2nd platoon, Fox Troop, 2nd Squadron, Second Armored Cavalry Regiment

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