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ISW Interview with MG Benjamin Mixon, Commander of Multi-National Division-North, Iraq

Oct 26, 2007 - Kimberly Kagan

 

 

 

 

 As part of a series of interviews with Brigade and Division-level commanders in Iraq, I spoke today with MG Benjamin Mixon, commander of Multi-National Division-North and the 25th Infantry Division (Light), about U.S. operations aimed at disrupting and destroying al-Qaeda in northern Iraq during the summer of 2007. You can access the video of the interview below.

Video: Part One, Part Two.

ISW Interview with COL David Sutherland, Commander, Greywolf Brigade, Diyala, Iraq

Oct 25, 2007 - Kimberly Kagan
 
 

 

As part of a series of interviews with Brigade and Division-level commanders in Iraq,  I spoke today with COL David Sutherland, commander of the 3rd BCT, 1st Cavalry Division, about the impressive U.S. operations in the Diyala River Valley during the summer of 2007. You can access the video, Col. Sutherland's briefing slides, and the transcript below. 

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Officers and civilians learn about tactical decision-making by visiting past battlefields.  These visits, called staff rides, allow participants to understand important military concepts such as: What constitutes a good decision in battle and war?  Why do many military plans fail?  How should an informed reader learn about battle from eye-witness accounts and reports?  The program will run day-long, weekend-long, and week-long staff rides by arrangement with interested individuals and groups.

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The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.

Mission Statement

The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.

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