A non-fiction analysis of the Persian Gulf War and the nature of war and command as seen through the actions of General Frederick M. Franks, Jr., commander of the armor and infantry of VII Corps.

The quiet lion -- The day before -- Duty -- Cambodia -- Valley Forge -- The rebirth of the Army -- Maneuver warfare -- March to the sound of the guns -- Preparing for war -- Coiled spring -- Turn east -- Attack east -- Night combat -- Knockout -- Cease-fire -- Duty in Iraq -- TRADOC and the future of land warfare.