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466: Some Lessons Are Learned By Getting Smacked In The Face. With Lt. James Lechner

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Reassessing Military Strategies in Iraq

This chapter critiques the traditional military approaches during the Iraq War in 2005, emphasizing the need for adaptive counterinsurgency tactics. The narrator reflects on the challenges faced by military leadership and the importance of empowering local forces, contrasting different strategies adopted by generals. Through personal experiences in urban combat, the chapter explores the complexities of military operations, the dynamics of leadership, and the value of armored units in achieving mission success.

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