An intimate picture of soldiering by way of the gear that goes along—the “crap” that makes the fight possible and the wait bearable.

The slosh of water in a canteen, the rustle of a uniform, the jangle of extra clips of ammo, all the clinks and clanks of jostling packs of equipment—this is

What does it take to be a soldier? Strength and intelligence both play a part, but soldiers need extra help to do their job of defending their country. Enter te

The paratrooper, first used extensively in World War II, gives an airborne force a tactical edge. Inserted into the battlefield from the air, the paratrooper ca

"The war has changed me in ways that will take the better part of my life to understand, let alone make peace with," begins Roger Boas in his thoughtful, compel