"The great nineteenth century French military thinker, Ardant du Picq, argued that selfless courage is rooted in a higher moral purpose, and is found among "Eliter Souls." This is a book about five such "Elites Souls," all highly decorated young West Point graduates and recipients of the USMA's Nininger Medal"-- Provided by publisher.

Part 1. Early life -- Nick Eslinger -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Ross Pixler -- Bobby Sickler -- Stephen Tangen -- Part 2. The U.S. Military Academy -- West Point -- Nick Eslinger -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Ross Pixler -- Bobby Sickler -- Stephen Tangen -- Part 3. Preparation -- Infantry -- Ranger School -- Nick Eslinger -- Ross Pixler -- Stephen Tangen -- Aviation -- Fort Rucker -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Bobby Sickler -- Part 4. Into Battle -- Nick Eslinger: Iraq, 2008-2009 -- Tony Fuscellaro: Afghanistan, 2009-2010 -- Ross Pixler: Iraq, 2007-2008 -- Bobby Sickler: Iraq, 2007 -- Stephen Tangen: Afghanistan, 2010 -- Part 5. Epilogue -- Nick Eslinger -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Ross Pixler -- Bobby Sickler -- Stephen Tangen.

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