Firing U.S. Generals Has Happened Throughout The History Of The Republic

The Rolling Stone article that ended McChrystal's distinguished military career.

McChrystal Firing Not Unusual in U.S. History -- Discovery Magazine

Gen. McChrystal was not the first general to be dismissed by a president and due to the U.S. military and political systems, he won't be the last.

When Barack Obama removed Gen. Stanley McChrystal from his post as commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan Wednesday, the general became just another example in a long line of military commanders who have pushed too hard against presidential control -- and lost their jobs because of it.

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Update: Will McChrystal's Dismissal Lead to a Wider Shakeup? -- Newsweek

My Comment: And yes .... he will not be the last.