I'd add Fiasco and Cobra II to the list of recent books for insights.
Also Imperial Life at the Emerald City and Assassin's Gate to get a good feel for the results of some of Rummy's decisions, influences and followers.
Read the article at the beginning of the thread...you were right Tom, there's 10 minutes of my life I'll never get back!
"But the bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet withstanding, go out to meet it."
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