David Perkins
Retired U.S. Army general who commanded the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and later led TRADOC, bringing firsthand experience in armored and urban operations such as the 2003 Battle of Baghdad.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 2h 2min
The 2003 Battle of Baghdad
David Perkins, retired U.S. Army general who led the 2nd Brigade Combat Team in 2003, recounts rapid armored assaults into Baghdad. He discusses thunder runs, seizing key objectives, engineers clearing minefields, logistics under fire, and how momentum and combined arms shaped the fight. Short, vivid stories highlight tension, improvisation, and the decisions that decided a capital.
