A General Speaks Out: The Truth about the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

by Michael DeLong, Noah Lukeman, Noah Lukeman

Deputy commander of the US Central command during the Iran and Afghan wars, Lt General Mike DeLong was at the centre of discussions between President Bush, Donald Rumsfeld, and US Army Generals and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760330484
• ISBN13: 9780760330487
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Zenith Press
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Filled me with new respect

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.

The truth as he saw it.

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.

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. The General is honest and forthcoming with success's and failures.