Don't Tread on Me: A 400-Year History of America at War, from Indian Fighting to Terrorist Hunting

by H.W. Crocker III

Book Overview

Don't Tread on Me is a sweeping, colorful--and controversial--history of America's wars and foreign and military policy over the past four hundred years. Full of gripping battle scenes and contrarian... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400053633
• ISBN13: 9781400053636
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Crown Forum
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A great read, despite retired rants:

I presume H.W. Crocker III wrote his crackerjack book for many reasons, one of which must be to set the record -- and the ranters and ravers -- straight. While one is tempted to ignore the shocking errors of some off-the-mark critics, here are the facts, as Crocker lays out in detail: (1) "Desert Storm" was not incorrectly labeled "Desert Saber." The fact is the book rightly says that "Desert Saber" was the land component of "Desert Storm." (2) Chief Joseph was, in fact, bested by General Nelson Miles rather than General Oliver Howard. After all, Chief Joseph surrendered to Nelson Miles, and no one else. Everyone is entitled to disagree with Crocker's POV, which is, after all, boldly challenging much conventional wisdom. But critics ought not resort to glaring errors in an attempt to point out purported mistakes. This book should be an important part of an open -- and honest -- conversation about our nation's historic legacy and America's place in the world.

Efficient History

Crocker makes a potentially dry discussion of tactics and details into a fascinating and efficient read. One comes away with a newfound respect for the art of historical writing; that effective writers like Crocker do exist to inform and to entertain without wasted words. I encountered no heavy eyelids in this read as I have in so many other historical treatises. I'm looking forward to Crocker's next effort.

Military History at Mach Speed

If more historians covered their subject matter the way Harry Crocker does, perhaps today's younger generation wouldn't suffer from the historical "amnesia" that afflicts it. Fast-paced, stirring, and thoroughly researched, "Don't Tread on Me" is at once moving and action-packed. Painting a 400-year panoramic picture of the broad sweep of military history is difficult, but Crocker does it with bold and detailed strokes. This is a must-read.

Very well done

Harry Crocker has written a very interesting and compelling history. The book gives us a very effective overview of how Americans have gone to war over the past several centuries. I highly recommend it!

Thought provoking

Freedom isn't free, and whether it was at Valley Forge or Pearl Harbor, the United States has had to fight for the right to remain an exceptional nation. H.W. Crocker's story is a great tribute to the men and women who have served in uniform and defended our borders. Needless to say, in these uncertain times, "Don't Tread on Me" is an important reminder that we Americans cannot take our freedoms for granted.