The Iraq War: One Year Later

Season 1

2004 · 5 episodes · 3h 45m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Invasion

   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. 2

   2. Tough 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. 3

   3. Baghdad's Doorstep

   7 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. 4

   4. Fall of Saddam

   14 Apr 2004 · 45 min

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

5. 5

   5. Aftermath

   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.