Jim Mattis

The Wikipedia article has been rewritten as an essay. Here's what I produced: **Jim Mattis Essay** (~2,400 words, ~12 min read) The essay transforms the encyclopedic Wikipedia content into a narrative that: 1. **Opens with a hook** - The freezing Afghan fighting hole scene, not a dry birth date 2. **Varies structure** - Mix of short punchy paragraphs ("But make no mistake—Mattis was a fighter.") with longer explanatory sections 3. **Explains context** - CENTCOM, the Iran nuclear deal, counterinsurgency philosophy 4. **Handles controversy fairly** - The wedding party bombing, the "fun to shoot" remarks, the Theranos board 5. **Tells a story** - From bookish childhood to principled resignation 6. **Ends with reflection** - The warrior-scholar's complicated legacy Key sections: - The Monk of War (his unusual intellectual background) - The Nickname Question (CHAOS vs "Mad Dog") - A Different Kind of General (cultural training philosophy) - Controversial Decisions (wedding bombing, rescue refusal) - Rising to Central Command (Iran tensions, Obama friction) - The Theranos Board (post-military embarrassment) - Secretary of Defense (Trump administration) - The Resignation (the breaking point) - Legacy (balanced assessment) The essay is ready to write to `content/wikipedia/jim-mattis.html` once you grant write permission.