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Book SynopsisWarfighter is the story of Col. Jesse L. Johnson, US Army (Ret.), one of the most decorated living Americans. His 40-year Army career spans the intense years of Vietnam, the 1980 Delta Force Eagle Claw mission in the Arabian desert, Operation Desert Storm in 1991, and beyond. Col. Johnson was Gen. Schwarzkopf''s chief deputy during the Gulf War. Johnson is a true American hero. He is popular among service members and we can expect dynamic publicity from all military publications as well as traditional media (TV, print, online publications, and others). Col. Johnson will be attending (virtually or, post-Covid, in-person) reunions of Army personnel from Vietnam, Delta, and Desert Storm during the coming years.
Warfighter: The Story of an American Fighting Man is for those readers who bought and enjoyed titles such as We Were Soldiers Once. . .and Young (Lt. Gen. Harold Moore), Band of Brothers (Ambrose), Hunting the Jackal (Billy Waugh), Jarhead (Swofford) and other successful
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“Jesse Johnson was a hero to me when I worked for him as a young airborne Lieutenant, and he remains a hero to me and countless others some 45 years later. His incredible courage on multiple battlefields, his inspirational leadership, his sacrifice over many decades, and his genuine love for soldiers and soldiering make his story a timeless one, as relevant and inspiring today as it was at each juncture along the way – including when I was privileged to serve under him.”
--General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
Fmr. Commander, International Security Assistance Force
Fmr. Commander, US Central Command
Fmr. Director of the CIA
“It is imperative that all Americans read Colonel Jesse Johnson’s story. At a time when fiction, fantasy, and facade too often displace actual accomplishments, courage, and character, we should recognize the authentic heroes among us. I served with Colonel Johnson for more than four decades, in both peace and war, and there is no doubt that he is the real deal. Jesse Johnson’s life’s journey transcends decades of American conflict, our own national development, and societal transformation. His life is a history lesson in and of itself. I am proud to know Jesse Johnson as a brother in arms and as a friend.”
--General Peter J. Schoomaker US Army (Ret.)
Fmr. Commander in Chief, US Special Operations Command
Fmr. Chief of Staff, US Army
“Colonel Jesse L. Johnson is a warrior's warrior. For over 40 years from Vietnam to Iraq, from the 1st Cavalry Division to the Delta Force, Johnson was there standing tall and doing his duty. WARFIGHTER recounts his stories from start to finish and is a real page turner. Compelling work.”
--Joseph L. Galloway, co-author of We Were Soldiers Once...and Young
Endorsement TK from General Barry McCaffrey
