Hughes introduces his men in the 101st Airborne, the "No Slack" battalion, as they say their goodbyes to their families and travel to the foreign desert camp to await the invasion.  He tells of the courage and skill they showed as they fought the unskilled enemy.

Reading this book certainly gave me insights into a culture that I never imagined. Most of the battle scenes are what you would expect and are as reported in the National news,  but Hughes presents his odyssey with a clarity and frankness that makes this a very educational book on the Iraqi conflict. Whatever your position on Iraq, War on Two Fronts will give you a fresh perspective on the realities of war as it is fought against an ancient and complex civilization, and the mechanisms of one of the largest, and deadliest, war organizations ever conceived.  It was a mesmerizing read, both as a historical record and a look at the future as we continue the fight against America's deadliest enemy...one that we have so much trouble understanding.

Hughes' ideas for a program to stabilize that nation include specific benchmarks and a timetable for withdrawal, and he expresses an opinion that it may take years. If you have an interest in world affairs, history or war, this book will be an enjoyable read.