"We are now cooperating at a sort of equal level with the threat – being a lot more humble and thinking more efficiently," said Rear Adm. Jacques Mallard.
The author looks at the actions of three generals — Wellington, Spinola and Petraeus — to identify common points and differences in their chosen strategies.
French President Emmanuel Macron hoped on Tuesday that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will show a greater military commitment to fight against Islamic extremists in several theaters of conflict and especially in the Middle East.
A roadside blast wounded five Italian military members Sunday in northern Iraq as they returned from a mission aimed at helping Iraqi troops combat the Islamic State group, Italian military officials said.
The Navy also issued an emergency evacuation order Wednesday evening for all non-essential active-duty service members and their families, activated reservists and civilian Department of Defense and Navy employees for a wide swath of coastal North Carolina.