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Iraq
H.R. McMaster on Charlie Rose
2008-06-05
Posted by:charger

#3  The best part is that he does point out the errors, and why they were made, by prior command and Bremer.
Posted by: OldSpook   2008-06-05 21:57  

#2  This is one of the BEST explanations you will ever see on how Iraq came to be what it is, and how we came up with a strategy and tactics to defeat it.

See the crossed sabres on his lapels? Crossed SABERS, not rifles. Cavalry. Not the "Mainstream" for the army (usually infantry or Armor, Cav has a rep of being a bit too loose and maverick to be trusted in the Regular Army).

See that patch on his R shoulder?

Same as mine. Same time, same place, ate the same sand.

2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. "Toujour Pret", (Always Ready). Longest continuous serving regiment on continuous active combat duty in the US Army. (I'm proud!)

One of the best damned Cav Troopers to ever wear the green and gold palmetto & fleur-de-lis of the 2nd ACR.

Go watch the video, and you will see what I have been bragging on this guy for years. I'd follow him into hell because I know we'd come out winning.

The public needs to see this, widely.
Posted by: OldSpook   2008-06-05 21:12  

#1  This is excellent. Clear and concise. Thanks for posting it.
Posted by: Mizzou Mafia   2008-06-05 18:41  

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