"Irresistible . . . A roller-coaster ride through the intellect and imagination of a poet in the thrall of a grand obsession . . . A book so zany in its conception, so eclectic and eccentric in its curiosities and so funny that I could not put it down." Jonathan Kirsch, Los Angeles Times

"Delightfully whimsical . . . Sneakily profound." Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, The New York Times

"Inspired . . . Genuinely moving . . . Tells his and Harry's story from first vision to final fine-tuning; along the way he also explores a few dozen pockets of military history." The New Yorker

"Wonderful . . . Glorious . . . Elegant . . . Eye-opening." Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

"Clever, subtle and adroit . . . A meditation on art, science, technology, fun and war." Richard Locke, The Wall Street Journal

"A unique book that is enjoyable, informative, and at times inspiring." Library Journal

"I have often wanted to lay siege to the odd fortress or encampment. Jim Paul at last has shown me how such a thing is within the realm of my abilities." Tom Hanks