"FM 3-24 New Army/Marine Counterinsurgency Manual, , Forward written by LTG David Petraeus"

“Profile in The New York Times”

“101st Airborne Scores Success in Reconstruction of Northern Iraq" by Michael R. Gordon, The New York Times”

“Our Man in Iraq" by Wesley Morgan, The Daily Princetonian”

“There are no easy choices. The way ahead will be very hard. Progress will require determination and difficult U.S. and Iraqi actions, especially the latter, as ultimately the outcome will be determined by the Iraqis. But hard is not hopeless, and if confirmed, I pledge to do my utmost to lead our wonderful men and women in uniform and those of our coalition partners in Iraq as we endeavor to help the Iraqis make the most of the opportunity our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have given to them.”

“Petraeus Takes Reins in Iraq" by Wesley Morgan, The Daily Princetonian”

“Petraeus on Vietnam's Legacy" by Rachel Dry, The Washington Post—excerpts Petraeus' doctoral dissertation, "The American Military and the Lessons of Vietnam.”