i read this quite a while ago. it was pretty good, but as much as i hate to say it, i think i liked the documentary better. there were just too many sections where it would spend a considerable amount of time talking about the logistics of war/military history/etc that it kind of lost my interest.

that being said, i'm really happy i read it. the documentary was better, but only because it was an EXCEPTIONAL film- so much so that i was unable to get it out of my head for several days after viewing!