This book sums up that little conflict in aisa that some people wished had never had happened. It's follows the the day to day training, living, breathing of a young man full of ideas, hopes and dreams. I am only 28years of age and after reading this book it felt like I lived it!. To anybody out there who thinks that there is some form of glory in war take your eyes away from the computer screen and read this book, You will be this mans shadow, you will be in the copilots seat. Robert Mason thank you for writing this book, it's a pity things did not go so well after your tour (mind you, after all these '10' ratings I'm sure things have changed alot sience than) Best Regards M. Lyons