After viewing the movie I was moved to purchase the book and enhoyed both immensely. I, too, have seen the movie several times and marvel at the leadership qualities displayed by Col. (at the time) Moore. As a retired Infantry Officer I am forced to admit my own failings as a leader and can only wish that I knew then what I know now. I was released from active duty in June 1960 and did not enist in the National Guard until 1970. Retiring in 1993, I often wonder how my fellow soldiers from the Big Red One at Fort Riley, KS have fared and what involvement, if any, they may have had in Viet Nam. To serve under a commander as capable as Col. Moore would have been an honor. God bless our service men and women in their latest struggle and I pray that we have leaders of the quality of Col. Moore to lead them.