Cobra II

[Sonny]

I am currently halfway through reading Cobra II. The book is a page-turner. I concur with Tom's and Strickland's assessment. This book should be required reading reading by every American in general and by every service member in particular.

I also recommend George Packer's The Assassins' Gate, for a different perspective on the Iraq war.

The New Yorker published a piece from Packer earlier this month called The Lesson of Tal Afar. Col H.R. McMaster's and the 3rd Armored Cav Regiment's efforts in Tal Afar are featured prominently in the article. Great insights from Col McMaster, who probably needs to write another book.

Take care,

Sonny