How a Marine Lost His Command In Race to Baghdad.

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    • Subject Terms:
      MATTIS, James N., 1950-; DOWDY, Joe D.
    • Abstract:
      Examines the dispute between to American military officers, which resulted in Col. Joe D. Dowdy being stripped of his command by Maj. Gen. James Mattis. Assessment of the situation causing the action against Dowdy, suggesting he put the welfare of his men ahead of the mission; View of author that Mattis is a career military man devoted to the military; Reassessment of military decisions to speed through the country to Baghdad; Description of the military encounter in Baghdad that resulted in Dowdy's removal; Comments from Dowdy and soldiers under his command.