https://consortiumnews.com/2015/05/28/resurgence-of-the-surge-myth/

Resurgence of the ‘Surge’ Myth

May 28, 2015

Exclusive: Official Washington loves the story – the Iraq War was failing until President George W. Bush bravely ordered a “surge” in 2007 that won the war, but President Obama squandered the victory, requiring a new “surge” now. Except the narrative is dangerous make-believe, says ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern.
By Ray McGovern