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The Fate of the Day

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What’s it about?

A sweeping meditation on two centuries of American warfare, exploring how courage, leadership, and the chaos of battle determine the fate of a day—and a nation.

You’ll learn

  • Why perseverance often trumps tactical brilliance
  • How commanders learn—and fail to learn—from war
  • The tension between romantic ideals and brutal reality
  • What determines victory in the fog of battle