iraq war, 2003-2011

Provides an inside look at the dogs that serve as highly trained K9 warriors doing detection and apprehension work in battlefield conditions as elite Navy SEAL canines, with anecdotes from the author's experience as a Navy SEAL and a trainer and supplier of working and protection dogs.

Examines how the United States attempted to change the history of the Middle East, profiling the people and ideas that influenced the Bush administration's war policy.

Describes the background and context of the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, and why the United States decided to go to war in 2003.

The true story of First Sergeant Daniel Hendrex, who, along with his unit, Dragon Company, helped to save a young Iraqi boy from certain death after the boy revealed valuable information concerning insurgents to the army.

Addresses the political, social, and historical events that led to the upheaval within the nation of Iraq, and examines the Baath Party, Shiite and Kurdish opposition movements, economic crisis, and democratic transition.

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.