
S4 Episode 9 - "Peace Walker"
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The Formation of the Obama Administration's War Team
This chapter discusses the team that was formed after the election of Obama, which included Generals McKirnan, Petraeus, and McChrystal along with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her adviser Richard Holbrook. Their aim was to sell the idea of a 'good war', despite the increasing corruption and violence in Afghanistan.
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