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“General [James] Mattis has got a really intellectual mindset about how the United States should go about protecting its national security.”

Quote by Peter R. Mansoor

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Peter R. Mansoor

Peter R. Mansoor is an American author born in 1960. His works primarily focus on military history and strategic analysis, particularly known for his research on the Iraq War. more

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