America does have real generals in the back, but they will never be picked to actually perform to their capabilities because these wars are not fought by generals, they're fought by the humunculus that is the CIA, MIC, and SOCOM. It is pretty universally recognized that you do not make it to the top brass by being a good general, you get there by already being a part of, or clearly having your eyes towards being part of that humunculus in some capacity.
Just as an example Paul Van Ripper will absolutely be seen as a visionary in modern warfare, but since he did it by blowing the fuck out of the navy and criticizing their doctrine your average American will never know who they are.
I cannot believe people on here legitimately believe it’s going to take Russia months to take Kharkiv. Look at this picture, this is the level of “take the money and run those stupid fuckers are dead anyways” that Ukraine is in.