“The greatest regret of my military career was as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq in 2004-2005, he later wrote of the decision he made. I lost 169 soldiers during that year-long deployment. However, the monument we… — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“He knew America, and even though he hadn't been there in fifteen years, he knew what its soldiers liked because of what one of… — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“The greatest regret of my military career was as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq in 2004-2005, he later wrote of… — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“He has an aide, paid for by the VA, who helps him with his leg brace, his arm brace, his hand brace, his clothing,… — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“Could it have nothing to do with the soldier and everything to do with the type of war now being fought?” — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“But you can gift wrap a piece of shit and it’s still a piece of shit.” — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“And a hero isn’t someone who doesn’t feel fear, they’re someone who in spite of their fear does the right thing and really risks… — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“Everywhere on this day, the after-war continues, as eternally as war itself,” — David Finkel Copy Share Image
“I was a normal guy who got sent to Iraq and became crazy, so they sent me back to America to become sane, and… — David Finkel Copy Share Image
