The Battle of Fallujah and the Iraqi Insurgency 2003-04

Real Time History Season 2026 Episode 17

Overview:
n May 2003, US President George W. Bush announces the end of major combat operations in the Iraq War and officially shifts to occupation and reconstruction. But an anti-US insurgency is quickly spreading and the country is quickly descending into violence. Even the capture of Saddam Hussein does not help stabilizing Iraq.

Genre : Documentary, War & Politics

Actors : Jesse Alexander

Release Date : 2026-07-24

Duration : 32 menit

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