Once An Eagle

Once An Eagle is the story of Sam Damon, an Army lieutenant who is a consummate leader of men-skilled on the battlefield, and a dedicated patriot all too aware of the horrible cost of war. His career-long nemesis, Courtney Massengale, is also a brilliant officer, but Sam's complete opposite-aggressive, ruthless, and power-hungry.

Tracing the conflict between these two men throughout their careers, which span from World War I to the early days of Vietnam, Myrer's novel is a powerful study of the character and values we cherish. An unforgettable story of war, life, love, death and politics, Once An Eagle is an ideal example of military fiction at its best.