From 1995 – 1997 , General Franks commanded the 2nd Infantry Division , Korea . He assumed command of Third ( U.S. ) Army/Army Forces Central Command in Atlanta , Ga. in May 1997 , a post he held until June 2000 when he was selected for promotion to general and assignment as Commander in Chief , United States Central Command . Franks was the U.S. general leading the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan and the overthrow of the Taliban in government in response to the September 11 attacks . He also led the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Tommy Franks