Conflict in Iraq (2003-)
With combat operations in Iraq ongoing, follow the story and watch current events become military history.
Iraq War: Battle of Najaf (2003)
The Battle of Najaf occurred between March 24 and April 4, 2003, during the Iraq War. Part of the invasion of Iraq, the battle saw American forces surround the city of Najaf after heavy fighting. With Najaf isolated, troops battled to clear it of Iraqi and insurgent forces.
The Battle of Najaf occurred between March 24 and April 4, 2003, during the Iraq War. Part of the invasion of Iraq, the battle saw American forces surround the city of Najaf after heavy fighting. With Najaf isolated, troops battled to clear it of Iraqi and insurgent forces.
Iraq War: Second Battle of Fallujah
The Second Battle of Fallujah was fought November 7 to December 23, 2004. Moving against Fallujah in response to heavy insurgent attacks earlier in the year, US-led forces assaulted the city. The battle resulted in the clearing of Fallujah after heavy urban combat.
The Second Battle of Fallujah was fought November 7 to December 23, 2004. Moving against Fallujah in response to heavy insurgent attacks earlier in the year, US-led forces assaulted the city. The battle resulted in the clearing of Fallujah after heavy urban combat.
Iraq: Background
A detailed site from the US State Department that provides historical, geographic, economic, and demographic information about the country of Iraq.
A detailed site from the US State Department that provides historical, geographic, economic, and demographic information about the country of Iraq.
Evolution of the Conflict in Iraq
A detailed site that provides a history of Western involvement in Iraq from the 1930s through 2004.
A detailed site that provides a history of Western involvement in Iraq from the 1930s through 2004.
War in Iraq - Day by Day 2003
Follow the early stages of the war in Iraq with this day-by-day overview that follows the conflict from the first bombings to President Bush declaring an end to "major combat operations."
Follow the early stages of the war in Iraq with this day-by-day overview that follows the conflict from the first bombings to President Bush declaring an end to "major combat operations."