How Allen's Time In Iraq May Serve Him In Afghanistan
Marine Lt. Gen. John Allen has been selected to replace Gen. David Petraeus in Afghanistan. Allen is a low-key officer, who gained fame within military circles for his work in Iraq. He was an architect of "The Sunni Awakening" movement, which brought together tribal leaders to fight al-Qaida and support the Iraqi government. It was an important step in turning around the Iraq war.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/28/135812722/lt-gen-allen-selected-to-replace-petraeus?ft=1&f=1003