[basque69]

I'm with you but think the article is garbled. I just sense that Franks will be theater commander with the new guy as tactical commander a la Eisenhower over Montgomery and Bradley. If there was a problem with Franks, appointing a officer junior to him to conduct the battle would muck up the action. Besides Franks is ready for retirement and could be gently canned. Vietnam was my war so I join you in eschewing civilian tactical directionn.

[xzins]

We are in total agreement, Basque.

Thanks for good observations.