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Ep. 1: H.R. McMaster on the Gulf War

School of War

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The Battle of the 73 Eastings

In the aftermath of the Gulf War, you wrote a justly famous essay depicting a very significant battle that your troop and larger unit were in. Tell us about Eagle Troop. Well, it was really an extraordinary troop. We had tremendous leaders there, the lieutenants and our sergeants. And really, that's what gives you combat power, right? Are the competence of the leaders in the organization?"

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