[MinorityRepublican]

Rumsfeld was focused on modernizing his military to meet the threat imposed by China.

He did not see Iraq as a serious problem and wanted to leave the country.

[jmc1969]

That about covers what happened. It was clear in 2004 and 2005 we needed more troops and a bigger Army. But, Rumsfield put his Transformation plan ahead of the urgent need for a bigger Army.