Perhaps hoping to defuse tensions, China recently sent its military band, along with its top generals, to the U. S.

Now we see that what civilian government wants to do in Turkey can only be checked at the ballot box, not the generals anymore.

Only the top generals, senior commanders and senior ministers do the talking at the meeting.

China has no intention to match US military power, a top Chinese general has said.

Photographs of Lincoln meeting with his generals and with soldiers on the battlefield sent a signal, as well.