The Iraq War: One Year Later (2004)

Season 1

Examines the key military and political decisions that have determined the course of the Iraq war, from President Bush's "Axis of Evil" declaration through negotiation, invasion, "Mission Accomplished" and beyond. Experts analyze the design of the war plan and the new technology used in combat such as the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, and Stryker combat vehicles. Frontline footage illuminates key events of the war, including the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch and the successful captures of the critical Karbala Gap and Baghdad Airport.

Released March 24, 2004 Episode 45 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.military-history, tmdb.war-on-terror, tmdb.middle-east

Production Companies: CBS News Productions

Network: History

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Languages: English

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Frank Sesno
Narrator

S1E1 - Invasion

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.

March 24, 2004, midnight

S1E2 - Tough Going

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.

March 31, 2004, midnight

S1E3 - Baghdad's Doorstep

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

April 7, 2004, midnight

S1E4 - Fall of Saddam

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

April 14, 2004, midnight

S1E5 - Aftermath

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.

April 21, 2004, midnight

History

45 min/ep

225 min

March 24, 2004

April 21, 2004, midnight

Ended