About “The Iraq War”

The Iraq War is a study of the ongoing conflict, examining the invasion of Iraq, the strategy of American and British forces in capturing Baghdad, and the transition from the quick victory over the Republican Guard to the more tenacious opposition that followed. It analyzes the intelligence used by the Bush and Blair administrations to justify the war, which has since been strongly challenged, and assesses the consequences of the conflict, including the display of American power and the uncertainty surrounding weapons of mass destruction and regime change.

Praise for “The Iraq War”

“A vivid account of how we got here [by] one of the best known (and perhaps best, period) military historians in the world.”

— Max Boot, The Washington Post

“Nobody does it better. The narration is clear and exciting. Everything moves; the author has you in his grip.”

— David Fromkin, The New York Times Book Review

“Highly readable. . . . Contains both plenty of tactical detail . . . and ample historical insight.”

— The Christian Science Monitor

Book details

Published
2004
Latest edition
2004 · ISBN 9781400079209
ISBN
9781400079209

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is The Iraq War?

The Iraq War by John Keegan has 304 pages.

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