A story of epic dimensions and significance. It is an Iliad: the tale of a whole people, the Eskimos of Alaska-at war. Marston's personal account which is also one of the truest pictures of the Eskimo people-of his adventures in northern and western Alaska following Pearl Harbor.

Conception of a Tundra Army -- I enter military service in World War II -- Visit to St. Lawrence Island -- Plan for a Tundra Army -- Eskimo call to arms -- "I go to the dogs" -- Alaska hospitality home -- Trail to Shishmaref - Lost River -- Homeward bound -- Vanishing patriarchs of the Arctic -- "Beam in thine own eye" -- I go native -- Jade Mountain -- Men and dogs against the elements and little men -- "Fish and chips is great!" -- Regular army and tundra army -- Military investigation of ATG -- Farewell to the Tundra Army -- Postscript: the Tundra Army today.