“Out of the Crucible: How the US Military Transformed Combat Casualty Care in Iraq and Afghanistan” by Eric Elster is a nonfiction textbook published by the United States Government Printing Office in 2017. This book, part of the Textbooks of Military Medicine Series, delves into the transformation of combat casualty care in the US military during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. With a focus on medical and historical aspects, this hardcover book is 466 pages long and includes illustrations and a dust jacket. It is a valuable resource for adults interested in military history and medical services in the United States.