A Teacher's War

Name: A Teacher's War
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ISBN: 9798994846810

To Iraq and Back with the Inchon Scouts

Bill Arnold

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Bill Arnold, an Imprint of Kwe Publishing
26 May 2026

Biography: general; 21st century history: from c 2000 -; Military history; Education; Military veterans

After September 11, Bill Arnold felt torn between two obligations: his family at home and the Marines deploying to war. He deployed, though leaving his family was the hardest decision he'd ever made.

In 2004, Major Arnold deployed to Fallujah as commander of Scout Platoon, Regimental Combat Team - 1. For a year, he and his Inchon Scouts operated in one of Iraq's most dangerous cities, where survival required trust, tactical skill, and unshakable bonds. Arnold discovered that war resists simple narratives; war is chaos and clarity, violence and calm, decisions made with incomplete information that carry lifelong consequences.

With unflinching honesty and humility, Arnold examines the Iraq War through two lenses: as a Marine officer responsible for his men's lives, and as a history teacher, questioning what victory means. A Teacher's War: To Iraq and Back with the Inchon Scouts explores the true costs of combat, the weight of command, and the long journey home. This is a memoir for anyone seeking to understand not just what happened in Fallujah but what war demands of those who fight it-and those who must live with its aftermath.

By: Bill Arnold
Imprint: Bill Arnold, an Imprint of Kwe Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 531g
ISBN: 9798994846810
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 26 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bill Arnold is the executive director of Blue Diamond Recreation, a nonprofit that provides peer support for those challenged by the effects of war.Before forming Blue Diamond, he spent twenty-eight years at Fort Worth Country Day as a history teacher, coach, and administrator. During that time, he taught nine different classes, coached four varsity sports, and served in leadership roles including assistant director of admissions, assistant director of advancement, dean of ninth and twelfth grades, head of Upper School, and director of strategic projects.Bill holds a BA in history from the Virginia Military Institute and an MA in history from the University of Texas at Arlington.