A General Speaks Out: The Truth About the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq (Paperback)

by Michael DeLong (Author), Noah Lukeman (Author), Anthony Zinni USMC (Ret.) (Introduction)

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Lt. General Mike DeLong, deputy commander of the U.S. Central Command during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, was second only to General Tommy Franks in conducting the war on terror.

From his vantage point at the center of discussions between President Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, and Tommy Franks, General DeLong offers the frankest and most authoritative look yet inside the wars--how we prepared for battle, how we fought, how we toppled two regimes--and what is happening now on these two crucial fronts.

His eye-opening account provides a much-needed insider's view of what's gone right, what's gone wrong, and what we need to do to succeed in this ever more perilous enterprise.

This is a paperback edition of Inside Centcom (ISBN 0895260204) published by Regnery Publishing.

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The deputy commander of the U.S. Central Command during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars offers the frankest and most authoritative look yet inside these conflicts—how we prepared for battle, how we fought, how we toppled two regimes—and what’s happening now on these two crucial fronts. His eye-opening account provides a much-needed insider’s view of what’s gone right, what’s gone wrong, and what we need to do to succeed in this ever more perilous enterprise.

 

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Product Details Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Zenith Press; 1st edition (March 15, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0760330484 ISBN-13: 978-0760330487 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #171,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #80 in  Books > History > Asia > Afghanistan

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars Offers Little, June 17, 2009 By  Mike (Boston MA USA) - See all my reviews I expected to read the author's opinions and analysis of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but was disappointed. He writes relatively little about the reasons for, and objectives of the wars and devotes several pages to transcripts of the US national security strategy and President Bush's speeches. His analysis is virtually nonexistent, as he fails to discuss the blunders made by Rumsfeld. Any news magazine contains much more information on the reasons for, objectives of, and prosecution of these wars. The title is misleading, as it implies he disagrees with the wars, which he does not. 8 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Filled me with new respect, June 29, 2007 By  Kimberley Wilson (VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    Every now and then I'll read a book and wish that I could meet the author for dinner. A General Speaks Out was one of those books. General DeLong is a fascinating person. He comes across as a no nonsense type of guy but clearly has a sense of humor as well and this book is about his time in one of the hardest jobs on earth. Between dealing with Secretary Rumsfeld, General Franks-- a guy you would NOT want to get on the bad side of, and running a war it's a wonder he made it retirement without collapsing. The most interesting part of the book was the wild contrast between the stuff the media was printing and they way things actually were. If the media scandals of recent years didn't make you question everything you read in the newspaper then this book should. Finally, I was really moved by the dedication and calmness of our military. Thank you General DeLong for your service. 6 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars The truth as he saw it., April 3, 2007 By  E. Bale (Vadito, NM, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    The writer of this book is a retired Naval Aviator, US Marine Corps Leutenant General who writes as he sees it. It is of his experiece as the number 2 officer in the US Central Command who kept the home fires burning during te 2003 invasion of Iraq. This revised and renamed editon serves a real purpose in that his view on events of major signifiance vary from other writers and remain unchallenged. It is an important writing because it shows that in any modern day military venture, there is much political, logistical and other work in the background during both the planning and the operational phases. Written in a simple style which adds to it value Well worth reading. The cost is right.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars A book from Rumsfeld's biggest fan Mike DeLong is the former second in command at US Central Command. He is also among the most die-hard supporters of Don Rumsfeld. Read more Published on May 3, 2007 by Mark bennett 5.0 out of 5 stars the men there know the truth Excellent book by a man who was there, and helped set up everything. Easy to complain and knock things down when you HAVEN'T been there and know all that is going on. Read more Published on March 21, 2007 by Danette L. Wyatt Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Zenith Press; 1st edition (March 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760330484
• ISBN-13: 978-0760330487
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #171,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Offers Little, June 17, 2009

By	Mike (Boston MA USA) - See all my reviews

I expected to read the author's opinions and analysis of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but was disappointed. He writes relatively little about the reasons for, and objectives of the wars and devotes several pages to transcripts of the US national security strategy and President Bush's speeches. His analysis is virtually nonexistent, as he fails to discuss the blunders made by Rumsfeld. Any news magazine contains much more information on the reasons for, objectives of, and prosecution of these wars. The title is misleading, as it implies he disagrees with the wars, which he does not.

8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Filled me with new respect, June 29, 2007

By	Kimberley Wilson (VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Every now and then I'll read a book and wish that I could meet the author for dinner. A General Speaks Out was one of those books. General DeLong is a fascinating person. He comes across as a no nonsense type of guy but clearly has a sense of humor as well and this book is about his time in one of the hardest jobs on earth. Between dealing with Secretary Rumsfeld, General Franks-- a guy you would NOT want to get on the bad side of, and running a war it's a wonder he made it retirement without collapsing.

The most interesting part of the book was the wild contrast between the stuff the media was printing and they way things actually were. If the media scandals of recent years didn't make you question everything you read in the newspaper then this book should.

Finally, I was really moved by the dedication and calmness of our military. Thank you General DeLong for your service.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The truth as he saw it., April 3, 2007

By	E. Bale (Vadito, NM, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The writer of this book is a retired Naval Aviator, US Marine Corps Leutenant General who writes as he sees it. It is of his experiece as the number 2 officer in the US Central Command who kept the home fires burning during te 2003 invasion of Iraq. This revised and renamed editon serves a real purpose in that his view on events of major signifiance vary from other writers and remain unchallenged. It is an important writing because it shows that in any modern day military venture, there is much political, logistical and other work in the background during both the planning and the operational phases. Written in a simple style which adds to it value Well worth reading. The cost is right.