But the book will also help U.S. forces to suffer fewer casualties in a total war. As Western weapons systems have become more lethal, Eastern armies have turned to tiny, surprise-oriented maneuver elements. Most now give their lowest ranks both conventional and unconventional abilities. Until the U.S. military follows suit, its nonrates will have less field skill, initiative, and tactical-decision-making experience than their Eastern counterparts. That means they will be at a decided disadvantage in any one-on-one encounter and die unnecessarily every time their firepower fails. It also means that their commanders will have trouble winning a "4th generation" war. The Tiger’s Way will have a profound effect on how foreign war and homeland security are conducted in the future.

The Tiger's Way: A U.S. Private's Best Chance for Survival

FROM THE PUBLISHER

From the author of Phantom Soldier: The Enemy's Answer to U.S. Firepower, The Tiger's Way: A U.S. Private's Best Chance for Survival describes how U.S. military and police personnel can better accomplish their missions. While U.S. ground forces have been struggling to master the latest technology, Eastern armies have been evolving tactically. As Western weapon systems have grown more lethal, Eastern armies have turned to tiny, surprise-oriented maneuver elements. Most now prepare their lowest ranks for both conventional and unconventional warfare. Until the U.S. military follows suit, its nonrates will have less field skill, initiative, and tactical-decision-making experience than their Eastern counterparts (be at a decided disadvantage in any one-on-one encounter). That means U.S. enlistees will die unnecessarily every time their firepower fails. It also means that their commanders will have trouble winning any guerrilla, terrorist, or "4th generation¿¿¿ war.

The Tiger's Way shows how U.S. military and police units can acquire commensurate short-range proficiency without disrupting their busy schedules. American fire teams, buddy teams, and privates have only to identify and correct their own deficiencies. This book has something that no other does—a comprehensive list of ninjutsu approach, penetration, and escape techniques. It will have a profound effect on how foreign war and homeland security are conducted in the future.

SYNOPSIS

The Tiger's Way: A U.S. Private's Best Chance for Survival is divided into four parts. The first proves the Eastern private's edge in field skills, initiative, and tactical decision making. The second describes the new "basics¿¿¿ in which every U.S. soldier must be trained. The third shows — through historical example — the way Eastern soldiers fight in each type of engagement. Part four shows what the U.S. private and his parent unit can do to close the gap.

FROM THE CRITICS

Leatherneck Magazine

[This book] will bridge the gap that has been unknowingly created in our rifleman. It shows him how to defeat any adversary, from a Moslem terrorist/guerrilla to an Asian regular.

National Guard Magazine

[M]any Afghani and Iraqi insurgents are using the Eastern military tactics Poole describes. This makes the book an eye opener.

Oberlin Alumni Magazine

Poole ... believes that while America was preoccupied with technology, the rest of the world may have evolved tactically... . [He] hopes to prepare U.S. soldiers for the type of short range combat used by our adversaries in the East.

Newhouse News Service

The effective response [in Iraq] is to decentralize [control over] U.S. forces, giving more authority to the sergeants who lead platoons working city neighborhoods, getting to know the people ... , said Poole, who details these ideas in a new book.

military.com

[S]o long as the Pentagon thinks only about programs and money, American soldiers and Marines will need to discover post-machinegun tactics on their own. Gunny Poole¿¿¿s books offer them a readily available way to do so. Read all 10 "From The Critics" >

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Our military says they train as they fight. If this is true, they won't make it in real combat such as . . . in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. This book tells how to win against a real enemy who shoots back. A must read for every Grunt and their leaders. (Col. David H. Hackworth U.S. Army (Ret.))  — David H. Hackworth

John Poole's previous books have done American fighting men immense service. His latest promises more of the same, at a time when American soldiers and Marines are facing exactly the kinds of opponents he is writing about.  — William S. Lind

John Poole gives us a detailed picture of how individual soldiers on the 'other side of the hill'-particularly in the East-are trained to fight. There is much to be learned by studying this remarkable book. (Brig.Gen. Edwin Howard Simmons USMC (Ret.))  — Edwin Howard Simmons

[This book] should be required reading for all U.S. military personnel. John Poole conclusively demonstrates that most Eastern soldiers receive ninjutsu-like training. That makes them well ahead of our troops in initiative, field skills, and tactical decision making-and better able to survive on the expanded battlefield of the future. (Col. Robert V. Kane U.S. Army (Ret.) publisher emeritus, Presidio Press)  — Robert V. Kane

John Poole has done a wonderful and innovative job in weaving tactical lessons into a very readable and exciting set of books. I would highly recommend them to all NCOs and officers. (Gen. Anthony C. Zinni USMC (Ret.))  — Anthony C. Zinni

All of it [the book] will make you better prepared for the future fight. I recommend it to all infantrymen and infantry leaders. (Maj.Gen. Ray L. Smith USMC (Ret.))  — Ray L. Smith

John Poole continues to reduce U.S. casualties by providing information every soldier needs. (Col. Joe E. Kilgore U.S. Army)  — Joe E. Kilgore

Sun Tzu wrote 2500 years ago, 'Know yourself, know your enemy, 100 battles, 100 victories.' This book is a key to American victories in the 21st Century. (Kim Holien, professional military historian)  — Kim Holien