Let’s face it. Generals were carefully selected for their roles in this war by Rumsfeld and the Neocons. Rummy didn’t want Shinseki to have a major role in this war because of his belief in overpowering strength, therefore a need for 400,000 troops, a belief also held by General Powell. Shinseki was allowed to retire after being rebuked by the Neocons, Powell was put in the State Department. Rummy wanted generals running the war who were somewhat inexperienced and could be controlled by the 8,000 mile screwdriver in Washington. Clearly, the outcome of this war is in the lap of Rumsfeld.
Clearly you didn't read the article.