"Captain A. J. Koss has produced not just a vivid account of combat, but also a thoughtful examination of leadership under extremely harsh conditions. His book reminds us that war is a deeply human undertaking shaped not by abstract theories or political slogans, but by disciplined young Americans carrying immense responsibility amid violence, uncertainty, and fear. This book will hold lasting value for cadets, junior officers, military historians, and citizens seeking to understand the realities of command in combat." -General James Mattis, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), former secretary of defense; former commander of US Central Command, the 1st Marine Division in Iraq, and Task Force 58 in Afghanistan

"The value of the story lies in Koss's commitment to do his duty, even as he realizes the endless dilemmas, the tragic losses, and the paltry returns for all the sacrifices and hardships his company undergoes. It is a revealing study of what our young soldiers go through, the demands of the profession of arms, and the endless complications of our modern wars. I recommend the book for those who aspire to be leaders in our armed forces as well as for those who simply want to learn what 'these kinds of wars' have been like." -Colonel James R. McDonough, United States Army (Ret.), Vietnam veteran, author of the best-selling combat memoir Platoon Leader

"The combat sequences are genuinely intense . . . A vividly written recollection." -Kirkus Reviews

"One of the finest memoirs to emerge from the Global War on Terror era. A War Like This One is a gripping, intelligent account of combat in our nation's longest war-and a valuable window into the character of modern irregular warfare. Captain A. J. Koss and the 145 men of Action Company exemplify the courage, tenacity, and sacrifice required to fight from austere outposts against a determined enemy. Their experience underscores enduring truths about leadership, cohesion, and small-unit initiative under pressure." -General David Petraeus, United States Army (Ret.), former commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan; former Director of the CIA; coauthor of the best-selling Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Gaza

"A compelling and vivid account of combat leadership under challenging conditions. In his telling, the author reveals that combat prowess depends on well-trained, confident, and cohesive teams in which soldiers fear letting one another down more than they fear bullets or roadside bombs. It should be assigned to future combat leaders alongside other seminal accounts." -Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster, United States Army (Ret.), former national security advisor, author of Dereliction of Duty, Battlegrounds, and At War with Ourselves