|
|
Article: Top U.S. Officer in Mideast Resigns; Adm. Fallon Differed With Petraeus, Bush on Strategy
- Article from:
- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- March 12, 2008
- Author:
CopyrightThis material is published under license from the Washington Post. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post. (Hide copyright information)
|
The top U.S. commander in the Middle East, whose views on
strategy in the region have put him at odds with the Bush
administration, abruptly announced his resignation yesterday,
calling reports of such disagreements an untenable "distraction."
Adm. William J. "Fox" Fallon became head of U.S. Central Command
last March, putting him ostensibly in charge of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan. But he clashed frequently with Gen. David H. Petraeus,
the top U.S. commander in Iraq, over strategy and troop levels,
Pentagon officials said. Though technically Fallon's subordinate,
Petraeus has more experience in Iraq and has forged a strong
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:
|
|
Article: A year of surge, five years of war; America and ...
The Economist (US);
April 12, 2008 ;
700+ words
... ... home. General David Petraeus, having yet to win in Iraq, was interrogated this ... is mortal. General Petraeus, America's top soldier in Iraq, and Ryan Crocker ... troops will have left Iraq. General Petraeus said he would urge President ...
|
|