iraq war, 2003-2011

A satire set in Texas during America's war in Iraq that explores the gaping national disconnect between the war at home and the war abroad. Follows the surviving members of the heroic Bravo Squad through one exhausting stop in their media-intensive "Victory Tour" at Texas Stadium, football mecca of the Dallas Cowboys, their fans, promoters, and cheerleaders.

Provides an account of the Iraq War, a three-week war fought in 2003 to eliminate the threat posed by the regime of Saddam Hussein, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

Chronicles Jason Dunham's experiences fighting in Iraq, culminating in Dunham's heroic actions when an Iraqi soldier threw a grenade at Dunham's troops.

Describes the training, equipment, roles and missions of the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command.

"Shortly after Cass's big brother is deployed to fight in Iraq, Cass becomes pen pals with an Iraqi girl who opens up her eyes to the effects of war"--Provided by publisher.