MACK OWENS: Our Generals Almost Cost Us Iraq. “Although the conventional narrative about the Iraq war is wrong, its persistence has contributed to the most serious crisis in civil-military relations since the Civil War. According to Mr. Woodward’s account, the uniformed military not only opposed the surge, insisting that their advice be followed; it then subsequently worked to undermine the president once he decided on another strategy.”

Thank goodness they failed. Though I’d want a better source than Woodward before taking this to the bank.