Once an Eagle is a sweeping, emotionally powerful epic that follows two soldiers—one guided by integrity, the other by ambition—across decades of American military history. Through the life of Sam Damon, an honorable officer who rises from humble beginnings, the novel explores loyalty, sacrifice, and the true meaning of leadership in times of both war and peace. Richly detailed and profoundly human, Myrer’s masterpiece reveals not only the brutality of battle but the quiet moral battles fought within every soldier’s heart. For readers who crave grand, character-driven storytelling with deep moral resonance, Once an Eagle stands as one of the most unforgettable military novels ever written.
