Wiser in Battle

Name: Wiser in Battle
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Ricardo S. Sanchez
ISBN: 9780061688157

Author: Ricardo S. Sanchez

Narrator: Ricardo S. Sanchez

Abridged: 7 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 05/06/2008

Categories: Nonfiction, Political Science, History, Wars, Iraq War

Synopsis

Amidst all of the criticisms of America's war in Iraq, one essential voice has remained silent . . . until now. In his groundbreaking new memoir, Wiser in Battle, LTG (Ret) Ricardo S. Sanchez, former Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq, reports back from the front lines of the global War on Terror to provide a comprehensive and chilling exploration of America's historic military and foreign policy blunder.With unflinching candor, Sanchez describes the chaos on the Iraqi battlefield caused by the Bush Administration's misguided command of the military, as well as his own struggle to set the coalition on the path towards victory. Sanchez illuminates the fallout of the communication breakdown between the leadership on the battlefield and the politicians in Washington. The first book written by a former on-site commander in Iraq, Wiser in Battle is essential reading for all who wish to understand the current war and the American military's role in the new century.

About Ricardo S. Sanchez

Former United States Army Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez served as commander of coalition ground forces in Iraq from June 2003 to June 2004. When he retired on November 1, 2006, Sanchez was the highest-ranking Hispanic in the U.S. Army, culminating thirty-three years of military service. He now lives in his home state of Texas.Ricardo S. Sánchez es teniente general retirado del Ejército de los Estados Unidos y sirvió como comandante de la coalición de tropas en Irak de junio de 2003 a junio de 2004. Era el hispano de mayor rango en la Armada cuando se retiró el 1ro de noviembre de 2006, culminando treinta y tres años al servicio del Ejército de los Estados Unidos. Actualmente, Sánchez vive en Texas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gregory on May 18, 2020

General Sanchez commanded 5th corps, ground forces in Iraq June 2003 to June 2004. Although very respectful of the president, Sanchez is highly critical of the administration's handling of the war. Too many decisions were governed by domestic political concerns, such as the immediate draw down of fo......more

Goodreads review by Dev on March 26, 2022

Perfect......more

Goodreads review by Roberta on June 29, 2015

Ricardo Sanchez' soldier/commander's point of view is well expressed. His courage in describing his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan is to be commended. For me, Wiser in Battle culminates a fairly long list of readings I have done recently pertaining to war through the ages from a variety of poin......more

Goodreads review by Tom on December 20, 2012

Obviously feeling betrayed by a command structure that tried to make him a scapegoat for Abu Ghraib, this is Sanchez's defense and an expose of the broader picture. Sanchez feels the Abu Ghraib scandal was Karpinski's fault for letting soldiers run wild in revenge over a smuggled gun and occurred in......more

Goodreads review by Homer H on July 28, 2011

Good insights in what went wrong in Iraq from 2003 to 2004 and not kind to civil military relations in this period. Especially useful for Abu Graib abuses and Fullajah Marine offensive. Best quote of summer also. Retired Army General's comment on Sanchez's position with the civil administration afte......more