General Tommy Franks: "American Soldier" (HarperCollins)

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Monday, August 9, 2004 - 11:06 a.m.

General Tommy Franks, who commanded US forces in the Middle East during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, talks about his career in the Army, the future of the US military, and more.

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General Tommy Franks

US Army retired, served as commander in chief for the US Central Command 2000-2003.

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