Analysis: McChrystal's sacking shows Obama is boss

One of the central criticisms of Mr Obama has been that he lacked toughness and could be indecisive.

Most of the reckless and insulting comments contained in the offending "Rolling Stone" article were by McChrystal aides and not the general himself. .... - Analysis: McChrystal's sacking shows Obama is boss - Telegraph

Obama to replace Gen McChrystal with Petraeus
Profile: General David Petraeus

McChrystal sacked; Petraeus assumes Afghan command - latimes