“The military's own report says that one-third of deaths and casualties could have been avoided if proper body armor and vehicle armor had been provided from the start of the war.” IfsHas BeensWarBodyMilitaryThirdsReportsVehicleCould Have BeenAvoidedArmorCasualties Author:John Olver
“If we let people see that kind of thing, there would never again be any war. Pentagon official, on why US military censored graphic footage from the Gulf War In time of war the first casualty is truth.” PeopleIfsFirstsKindWarMilitaryOfficialsGraphicCasualtiesPentagonGulf WarCensoredUs Military Author:Boake Carter
“The cost of an on-site inspection team would be minuscule compared to war, Saddam would have no choice except to comply, the results would be certain, military and civilian casualties would be avoided, there would be almost unanimous worldwide support, and the United States could regain its leadership in combating the real threat of international terrorism.” WarRealStatesWould BeCertainChoicesUnitedResultsUnited StatesSupportTeamMilitaryCostThreatInternationalTerrorismSiteSaddamAvoidedCiviliansCasualtiesInspectionInternational TerrorismCivilian Casualties Author:Jimmy Carter
“This is something else that is drilled into us in the military: Make sure you know who your replacement is, in case you become a casualty. So you have to have depth within an organization.” KnowsCasesMilitaryOrganizationDepthCasualtiesReplacements Author:Colin Powell