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Author: Andrew Eric Wright Sr.

Reviewed by: Colonel James Stultz, deputy commanding officer- support, 4th Infantry Division

In this powerful account of armored warfare, Dr. Andrew Eric Wright Sr. chronicles the role of US Army tank crews during the Iraq War, highlighting their resilience, tactics, and battlefield innovation. Through firsthand narratives and operational analysis, the book captures the grit and complexity of mechanized combat in a volatile theater. It is a compelling tribute to the soldiers who lived by the creed: “Death Before Dismount.”

©2026 James Stultz

Publication Date

7-16-2026

Keywords

armored warfare, Iraq War, combat strategy, military doctrine, counterinsurgency

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: Death Before Dismount: U.S. Army Tanks in Iraq

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