Iraq War / Carlisle, Rodney P

Describes the circumstances leading up to the invasion of Iraq by coalition forces in 2003 and the ongoing political and military events of the Iraq War.

A collection of essays that examines the three-week military campaign from March 2003 to the capture of Baghdad in April; discussing events leading up to the invasion Saddam Hussein's rise to power and the origins of the Baath Party, the hunt for WMDs, and an analysis of media coverage.

Discusses events that led the United States to declare war on Iraq in March, 2003, follows the conduct of the brief war and its aftermath, and looks at the capture of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, and continuing unrest in the country.

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.