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Prodigal soldiers

Author: James Kitfield
ISBN: 978-1574881233
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Mandatory: LT, SGT
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This modern history documents the transformation of the US military from the draft force of Vietnam to the professional volunteer force of the modern era, spanning from Vietnam to the Gulf War. Written by journalist James Kitfield, the text draws heavily on the personal recounts of officers and proffers valuable insight into the efforts and changes required for the US military to recover and rebuild following the Vietnam War

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