Tommy Franks calls it a day

General Tommy Franks, who planned and commanded the American-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is to retire, defence officials said today.

Tommy Franks calls it a day
Thu, 22 May, 2003 - 20:08

General Tommy Franks, who planned and commanded the American-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is to retire, defence officials said today.

Franks won high praise from President George Bush and Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for his handling of the operation to oust Saddam Hussein.

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