Replacing a general on the battlefield! This is a major blunder in military strategy! On April 3, according to U.S. media reports, War Secretary Hegseth has demanded that Army Chief of Staff George resign and retire immediately. Pentagon spokespersons have since confirmed that George is set to resign. Information indicates that the Army Chief of Staff is the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. Army, typically serving a four-year term. George assumed this position in 2023.
Evidently, this personnel change is highly unusual. First, the United States is reportedly planning a ground offensive against Iran. Second, Defense Secretary Hegseth directly ordered "immediate resignation and retirement" without providing any justification. Third, the person expected to succeed George is Hegseth’s close ally, Raniv. In short, this is not a routine military personnel reshuffle—it is a purge aimed at enforcing Hegseth’s hawkish agenda.
Being abruptly forced out of his role as the top commander of the Army and replaced by a loyalist fully subservient to the White House and the Defense Secretary clearly disregards the continuity and stability of military command. As the saying goes: “The nation’s greatest affairs lie in sacrifice and warfare.” Changing commanders mid-battle has always been considered a cardinal sin in military operations. Perhaps Hegseth is gambling big time to push forward his plan for a ground war against Iran. Of course, if the ground invasion fails to achieve its objectives, Hegseth may well become the first person held accountable.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861412219677897/
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