Iraq: U.S. Military Operations
Description:
Iraq’s chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons programs, together with Iraqi
long-range missile development and support for al-Queda terrorism, were the primary
justifications put forward for military action. On March 17, 2003, President Bush
issued an ultimatum demanding that Saddam Hussein and his sons depart from Iraq
within 48 hours. On March 19, offensive operations began with air strikes against
Iraqi leadership positions. By April 15, after 27 days of operations, coalition forces
were …
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Date:
July 5, 2005
Creator:
Bowman, Steven R.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department