A Marine General At War

Photo: Marine Gen. James Mattis

From Slate:

Gen. James Mattis thinks about when, and how, American troops should put their lives at risk.

Any risks—whether, for example, singing onstage, starting a company, or rock climbing—pale compared with the risks a soldier takes in combat. A soldier risks his own life, the lives of his comrades, and the lives of innocent civilians. An officer has this burden, and more, because he also makes the decision to risk the lives of his soldiers, knowing that some of them will come to harm.

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My Comment: His look at risk analysis and its impact on warfare makes this article a must read.