In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American system of government are not made by any general or set of generals but by the civilian leadership of the war effort.

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In the United States, decisions about the number of troops used in wars are not made by military leaders, but by the civilian leaders who are in charge of the war effort. This means that the president and other government officials, not the generals, decide how many soldiers to send to fight.

About Bill Kristol

Bill Kristol is an American neoconservative writer who has been a frequent commentator on TV networks. He founded the political magazine The Weekly Standard and currently hosts an interview web program. Kristol has been associated with various conservative think tanks and has played a leading role in shaping US foreign policy and politics.

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