{"product_id":"9781604336726","title":"The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuty, Honor, Country\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003ethose three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. \u003c\/i\u003e—Gen. Douglas MacArthur\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS is a poignant tribute to our country, and to the courageous men and women who serve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis moving and inspirational collection presents wise words and moving stories about the U.S. military—from the Revolutionary War to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—from all branches of the armed services. Two hundred quotes reflect enduring themes of discipline, character, strategy, and leadership through centuries of both war and peace. Little-known facts, stories of heroism, and inspiring historic and modern photographs round out this collection dedicated to fighting the good fight for liberty, equality, and democracy at home and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roster of inspiring voices featured in this collection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. Omar Bradley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. Ann E. Dunwoody\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptain John Paul Jones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUlysses S. Grant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDwight Eisenhower\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathan Hale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn F. Kennedy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. George C. Marshall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn McCain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. Stanley McChrystal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdmiral Michael Mullen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. George S. Patton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommodore Oliver Hazard Perry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdmiral Michael Mullen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. John Pershing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. David Petraeus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. Colin Powell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeddy Roosevelt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. Norman Schwarzkoff\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. William T. Sherman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen. William Westmoreland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd so many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS presents more than 200 quotes and quips, along with patriotic personal stories, and captivating images making this the perfect piece of Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cider Mill Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061253456112,"sku":"9781604336726","price":12.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781604336726_p0.jpg?v=1763827621","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781604336726","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}