The Eyes of Orion

Winner of the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Book Award, The Eyes of Orion offers a deeply personal narrative of five platoon leaders from the 24th Infantry Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. This engaging account chronicles their journey from deployment to Saudi Arabia, through rigorous training, combat in Iraq, and their eventual homecoming. The authors, all young lieutenants in their twenties, provide a unique perspective on the various challenges—physical, moral, and leadership—faced on the front lines.