Battle Ready

Discover the remarkable career of Marine general Tony Zinni, known as the 'Warrior Diplomat.' This book chronicles his nearly forty years of service, from leading troops in Vietnam and commanding rescue operations in Somalia to directing strikes against Iraq and Al Qaeda as Commander in Chief of CENTCOM.

Explore his equally significant role as a peacemaker, conducting troubleshooting missions across continents and serving as a special envoy to the Middle East. 'Battle Ready' also traces the evolution of the Marine Corps through pivotal historical periods, offering Zinni's candid opinions on the military's changing role and tools in the post-Cold War and post-9/11 world.