Gen. James was chosen as next High Command leader . He is known for his leadership in the recent battle of Falluja . Washington ( CNN ) -- A controversial and leading U.S. general is in line to oversee the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan , according to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates . His blunt ##ness has gotten him in trouble . Defense Minister : Mattis can speak ` ` in an entirely appropriate way ''
Gen. James was chosen as next High Command leader . He is known for his leadership in the recent battle of Falluja . His blunt ##ness has gotten him in trouble . Defense Minister : Mattis can speak ` ` in an entirely appropriate way ''