"This isn't just a must-read for military buffs—it's a source of inspiration for every American and anyone who aspires to be one." —John Kerry, former US Secretary of StateBorn in Poland, John Shalikashvili (1936-2011) emigrated to the United States in 1952 and was drafted into the army as a private in 1958. He rose steadily through the ranks, serving in every level of unit command from platoon to division. In 1993, Shalikashvili was tapped by President Bill Clinto...