I was just reading through The Longest War and I am once again reminded of just how knowledgeable, rational, and articulate Victor Davis Hansen really is. This is a guy who both studies history and understands history. History isn't all about names and dates and places. History is about discovering patterns in concepts and actions which we can then use to make decisions in the present day. Take a read through The Longest War. If you have the mental capabilities to read and understand, I am certain that you will both enjoy and appreciate the authorship.