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 arguments, this stirring book challenges Americans to rethink what they thought they knew about our nation at war.
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There is something in this iconoclastic book to offend just about everyone. Crocker, a journalist and former political speechwriter, seems to delight in poking fun at a wide variety of targets in his survey of U.S. military conflicts from the colonial period to the present: Native Americans were savage, merciless barbarians; in the War of Independence, British generals were timid playboys, and many American patriots fought to protect their right to smuggle; Eisenhower was a cautious, political general who should have pushed American forces further east to limit Soviet domination. The one constant object of Crocker's admiration is the prowess of the ordinary American fighting man, portrayed by Crocker as tough, disciplined, and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances on the battlefield. This isn't a scholarly work, and specialists could cringe at Crocker's sweeping generalizations and hyperbole. But laymen who wish to gain a general acquaintance with America's military history might appreciate Crocker's breezy narrative and irreverant style. Jay Freeman
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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“A rousing crash course on the U.S. military tradition.”
-National Review
“The best single volume I’ve found paying tribute to the American military is Don’t Tread on Me, a sweeping, fast-paced four-hundred-year history of America at war.”
—David Limbaugh, nationally syndicated columnist
“In witty and irreverent prose, author H. W. Crocker III provides a broad survey of America’s martial history. . . . Don’t Tread on Me deftly illuminates the full spectrum of America’s rich military traditions.”
—New York Sun
“A lively popular history of Americans at war. . . . [Don’t Tread on Me] fills gaps left by the grand narrative of American military history.”
—Washington Times
“H. W. Crocker’s history of America’s wars is a rarity: a controversial and absorbing read about a crucial topic, the role that the military has played in shaping America’s past. I recommend it highly.”
—Philadelphia Inquirer
-National Review
“The best single volume I’ve found paying tribute to the American military is Don’t Tread on Me, a sweeping, fast-paced four-hundred-year history of America at war.”
—David Limbaugh, nationally syndicated columnist
“In witty and irreverent prose, author H. W. Crocker III provides a broad survey of America’s martial history. . . . Don’t Tread on Me deftly illuminates the full spectrum of America’s rich military traditions.”
—New York Sun
“A lively popular history of Americans at war. . . . [Don’t Tread on Me] fills gaps left by the grand narrative of American military history.”
—Washington Times
“H. W. Crocker’s history of America’s wars is a rarity: a controversial and absorbing read about a crucial topic, the role that the military has played in shaping America’s past. I recommend it highly.”
—Philadelphia Inquirer
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48 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By J. R. Wilcox
Format:Hardcover
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.
(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.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By M. Lynch
Format:Hardcover
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Charmingly demented
I have come to love Mr H.W. Crocker III. Not because I think I single word he writes is valuable, but because he proudly nails his flag to the mast in this and previous works. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dr Garry
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Really Loved this One!!!
This is one of the best written books I have read. It is rife with history and filled with facts. It is an enjoyable and friendly read. This belongs on my bookshelf forever! Read more
Published 17 months ago by AvidReader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent overview of US military history
Now that I've finished H.W. Crocker III's book Don't Tread on Me, I'm amazed at how much he crammed into 400 pages. Read more
Published on October 2, 2010 by Jordan M. Poss
1.0 out of 5 stars
Every American should read this....And Gag
I am not going to suger coat this, this is one of the worst histories I have ever read period. Mr. Crocker's failures are so many and so complete that I dont understand how this... Read more
Published on January 7, 2010 by Mr. Boz
2.0 out of 5 stars
Suffers from a lack of direction
While the book provides a fine overview of the many conflicts in which American soldiers have participated, it suffers from a lack of substantive discussion or analysis. Read more
Published on May 19, 2009 by J. Waisnor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining American Military History
This is the second book by Crocker I have read (and reviewed). The first being his book on the Catholic Church - Triumph. His style is similar here. Read more
Published on April 27, 2009 by JQA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Standing proud
I had my doubts as to whether this book would be a dull account of the most relevant facts of the big and small wars America has been through untill today. Read more
Published on April 24, 2009 by Quilmiense
5.0 out of 5 stars
Painfully Honest
For anyone educated by today's academia this book is a painful construction of American military and all its politically incorrect might. Read more
Published on December 1, 2008 by John Demers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enemies think twice -- then think again
"Don't Tread On Me," by H.W. Crocker, III, is the sort of history book that will never find its way into 99 percent of America's universities because it starts with two strikes... Read more
Published on October 5, 2008 by Chuck DeVore
1.0 out of 5 stars
More of the same
While Don't Tread On Me by H.W. Crocker is certainly a concise summary of American Military History, it is nothing new or noteworthy. Read more
Published on March 15, 2008 by B. Hayes
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