McChrystal: More Forces or 'Mission Failure'

Washington Post by Bob Woodward | Sep. 20, 2009 (Special Report)
Top U.S. Commander For Afghan War Calls Next 12 Months Decisive

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warns in an urgent, confidential assessment of the war that he needs more forces within the next year and bluntly states that without them, the eight-year conflict "will likely result in failure," according to a copy of the 66-page document obtained by The Washington Post. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Sep 21, 2009 - 10:51 AM PDT
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 by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Sep. 21, 2009

This article bring to light a great deal about the Afghan theater and the dire state of affairs there.

Well if nothing else this is a wake up call. At least we now have a General there that is not afraid to speak the truth, going so far as to say ... More »

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