An examination of the Battle of 73 Easting during Operation Desert Storm through interviews of soldiers that participated in the battle from Ghost Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment.

From the ashes of Vietnam --The Dragoons -- "DEFORGER-90" -- Life in the desert -- Into Iraq -- Day of battle -- Cease-fire -- Epilogue After the storm -- Appendix A Paul Hains' letter of March 3, 1991 -- Appendix B Waylan Lundquist's citation for the Silver Star Medal -- Appendix C Official rules of engagement (ROE) for checkpoint duty in An Nasiriyah.