Quote Originally Posted by William F. Owen View Post
Got to agree. Given Kitson's track record, it's a bit of a mystery as to where and why Galula crept into the picture.
Because Kitson advocated things that he had seen work but some were 'harsh.' Galula advocated unproven theory and opposed 'harsh.'

Not that many Americans like nice theories as opposed to harsh reality or are inclined to try their damndest to take the easy way out, you understand...