Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20180723:04:48:00
The command of general david petraeus, proved remarkably effective. >> what mattered most was not the additional forces. it was the change in strategy. instead of continuing to consolidate on big bases, we realized that we had to live with the people. that was the number one insight, to live with the people to secure them and securing and serving the people is our paramount mission. >> in counterinsurgency soldiers, marines, they have a rifle in one hand and a wrench in the other. when they go out of their compound each day they're ready fire handshake or a hand grenade, and they can deal with...