← The Iraq War: One Year Later

Season 1

5 episodes · 2004

  1. 1Invasion

    24 Mar 2004 · 45 min

    From the devastating event of September 11, 2001 to President Bush's declaration against the "Axis of Evil," to U.N. negotiations, invasion, and the end of combat operations, explore the decisions made throughout the war and their repercussions.

  2. 2Tough Going

    31 Mar 2004 · 45 min

    The capture of a number of U.S. combatants, including an Apache Longbow helicopter crew and Private Jessica Lynch, led to dramatic changes in the air war against Iraq and reshaped American expectations at home.

  3. 3Baghdad's Doorstep

    07 Apr 2004 · 45 min

    On the move, the Third Infantry took the critical Karbala Gap, captured the Baghdad airport, and then finally made its first foray into Baghdad.

  4. 4Fall of Saddam

    14 Apr 2004 · 45 min

    Army and Marine forays into Baghdad increased, and Marines helped pull down a statue of Saddam.

  5. 5Aftermathfinale

    21 Apr 2004 · 45 min

    In May 2003, as President George Bush stood in front of a banner reading "Mission Accomplished," the lack of infrastructure in Iraq resulted in chaos.