The title is compelling enough although the book does not quite live up to it. No expose of the Corps can ever be really complete without reference to the monetary waste and resource degradation that are the bread and butter of the Corps. To his credit, the author made it clear from the outset that his aim was to focus on other subjects, such as the Corps' traditional cliquishness which has its origins in the experience many Corps employees used to have while at West Point, and the breathtaking institutional vanity. In these respects, the book provides some interesting information that probably cannot be found in other books. All in all, this is a "meaty" read and still surprisingly relevant after thirty-or-so years. Keep in mind that the author was about ninety years old when he wrote this book but it is very cogent and well-written.