Gen. Franks tells how Iraq war plan came together

Knight Ridder Newspapers ^ | 6/19/03 | JOSEPH L. GALLOWAY

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The win was never in doubt, but the way they won was impressive - very impressive.

That's a powerful argument.

[HardStarboard]

>>>Yes, it was a mismatch, but oil fields, damns and bridges weren't destroyed, Israel wasn't attacked, the anticipated refugee mass didn't occur, the urban war in Bagdhad was prevented and WMD weren't deployed.<<<

Stated that way, what we didn't accomplish is almost as impressive as what we did do. All in all, a masterfully well conceived and led operation.

The whiners about the Iraqi Museum looting and a million other trivial pursuits, most of which proved unfounded, should just go soak their heads in the toilet.

The only thing I am worried about is the slow attriting of our troops - we need to become even more agressive in taking down the potential ambush perps. And we also need to get psyh-ops in there - broadcasting 24 hours a day to counter the Iranian and Iraqi mullahs - who are up to no good!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

And we need to start taking on our press for misreporting the situation on the ground.

You might enjoy these, esp. the Fallujah report and comments:

*Encouraging news from Fallujah

*Maj. Gen. Odierno Videoteleconference from Baghdad [4th ID ~ Our troops rock!]