Episode

“The Military Has Been a Little Bit Confused”

Podcast: To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Duration seconds: 2434
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Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling served as commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe during the Obama administration. In this episode, he tells Charlie that it's very difficult for the military to draft a campaign plan for Iran when the end state goal is unclear. He also discusses his new book: “If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.