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We citizens dont need to know every detail of every military operation in this new kind of war. Nor should the media tel
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"We citizens don't need to know every detail of every military operation in this new kind of war. Nor should the media tell us and hence our enemy"

- David Hackworth

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This quote by David Hackworth recommends that citizens need to not be privy to every detail of military operations in a new sort of war. He believes that the media need to not be informing citizens and, by extension, the enemy, about these information. Hackworth is likely describing the war on fear, which is a new type of war that is battled in non-traditional ways. In this type of war, it is necessary to keep particular details of military operations secret in order to secure the security of residents and the success of the mission. Hackworth is recommending that citizens must trust the military to do their job and not be worried about the details of the operations. He thinks that the media should not be revealing these details, as it might put residents and the mission at danger.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Hackworth between November 11, 1930 and May 4, 2005. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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