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To: michael97123 who wrote (43297)	5/10/2004 3:30:55 PM
From: carranza2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793723

From what I've read, the number of troops was an issue that Rumsfeld controlled, pushing his generals to the limit on it. There's nothing I can point you to, as my belief is an impression formed by a lot of reading on the subject. I'm currently reading Woodward's book, but haven't gotten to any parts that deal specifically with troop levels. Rumsfeld was naturally a genius when the Iraqis cratered. But he should have realized that post-war security was going to require a lot more troops than he realized.