The Iraq War: One Year Later — Season 1, Episode 3: Baghdad's Doorstep
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 5 episodes
Episode synopsis
On the move, the Third Infantry took the critical Karbala Gap, captured the Baghdad airport, and then finally made its first foray into Baghdad.
About The Iraq War: One Year Later
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.