Drift diver is right. I was there during the surge, the combination of additional troops and Petraeus’ tactics relating to insurgency were the keys to success. No one can tell me different as i was out of the wire damn near every day working with Iraqi military in conjunction with our coalition forces.
I agree. I never said the additional troops didn't make a difference. I know, as you have testified, that the additional troops made a difference. I mean that is where the term "surge" originated from. Thanks for your service, great job! It's guys like you that make us old vets proud.