Posted by lex, on July 9, 2010
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on his nomination * for CENTCOM commander:
“General Mattis … is one of our military’s outstanding combat leaders and strategic thinkers,” Gates said, “bringing in an essential mix of experience, judgment and perspective to this important post.”
Here are a few of the General’s strategic insights.
I’ve always loved the “I didn’t bring artillery” one, myself.
02-05-21 Link gone; no replacement found – Ed.