Timeline world history documentaries 716,506 views 48. The first of these was a brief, conventionally fought war in marchapril 2003, in which a combined force of troops from the united states and great britain with smaller contingents from several other countries invaded iraq and rapidly defeated iraqi military and paramilitary forces. Like all wars, this one has produced a library of great books. As the future of iraq is being written now, a clear understanding of the history of iraq is crucial in our new global. Drawing from an extensive cache of captured iraqi government records, this book is the first comprehensive military and strategic account of the war through the lens of the iraqi regime and its senior military commanders. Politicians on both sides of the argument over iraq have been busy rummaging through the history books. The iraqkuwait war, which the united states entered, later was called the persian gulf war or the gulf war the war began when iraq invaded iran on 22 september 1980, after a long. In saddams history books, iraq won both the iraniraq war, and the 1991 gulf war.
Iran iraq war timeline timeline created by gloriating. Mar 19, 20 10 of the best works of fiction and nonfiction. An explosion in baghdad, shortly before president bushs announcement from the oval office of the opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign to remove saddam hussein from power. The war, tiny by todays standards, ended when metacom the pokunoket chief called king philip by the english, was beheaded.
Pivotal events in iraq from the march 2003 invasion to the december 2011 withdrawal of u. My journey with general david petraeus and the remaking of the iraq war peter r. Yossef bodansky, author of the secret history of the iraq war and the number one new york times bestseller bin laden. The war began when iraq invaded iran, launching a simultaneous invasion by air and land into iranian territory on 22 september 1980, following a long history of border disputes, and fears of shia insurgency among iraq s longsuppressed shia majority influenced by the iranian revolution. The iran iraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. Iraq war, also called second persian gulf war, 200311, conflict in iraq that consisted of two phases. The borders of the new state of iraq are set by the great powers, setting the scene for a century of border conflicts e. For events before may 1, 2003, see timeline of the 2003 invasion of iraq. If past anniversaries are any guide, as that period closes, so will end the brief moment of reflection on the causes and consequences of. Discover the best iraq war history in best sellers. The man who declared war on america, was the director of the congressional task force on terrorism and unconventional warfare for sixteen years 19882004. Murray, one of the best military historians of our generation, and scales, a retired army major general and one.
Murray, one of the best military historians of our generation, and scales, a retired army major general and one of the leading. Timeline of major events in the iraq war interactive. In the post war carve up of the spoils of conquest between the victorious imperialist powers, britain gets iraq as well as palestine, france gets syria and lebanon. Iraq helped form arab league 1948 arab league declared war against the newly formed israel. Two years later, on august 2, 1990, iraq invaded and quickly conquered its small but oilrich neighbor kuwait.
On this day in 2003, the united states, along with coalition forces primarily from the united kingdom, initiates war on iraq. Aug 31, 2010 pivotal events in iraq from the march 2003 invasion to the december 2011 withdrawal of u. It was more like a crime, compounded by the stupefying incompetence of those who embarked upon a patently illegal preventive war out of a sense of panic induced by. Prior to the release of the iraq study group report, there had been considerable debate within the administration over the path forward in iraq. Just after explosions began to rock baghdad, iraqs capital, u.
The war, launched in march 2003 based on faulty evidence of weapons of mass destruction and a dubious connection to the september 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, lasted nearly nine years, killed more than 4,440 u. Iraqs history with chemical, biological and nuclear weapons commonly referred to as weapons of mass destruction wmd is a story of. It was commonly called the persian gulf war until iraq invaded kuwait in 1990. The best books on the history of iraq recommended by kanan makiya. Here are the main events before, during and since the conflict. Iraq is divided up into three provinces of the ottoman empire. The iraniraq war was a war between the armed forces of iraq and iran lasting from september 1980 to august 1988. The conflict continued for much of the next decade as an insurgency emerged to oppose the occupying forces and the postinvasion iraqi government.
Sep 29, 2014 during operation desert shield later desert storm, the united states led 34 countries in a fight to stop iraq s annexation of kuwait. As much of the nation was just starting the day on the morning of september 11. Gates, said he believed that the iraq war had entered the endgame. The iraqi democracy and civil rights campaigner says the iran iraq war is one of the single largest unappreciated great events of modern middle eastern history. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Content on this page requires a newer version of adobe flash player. Mar 17, 2006 iraqs defense minister said that his country was seeking to buy f16 fighter jets from the united states, while his american counterpart, defense secretary robert m. A long and costly war followed, ending in 1988 with no clear victor. The iraq war was a protracted armed conflict that began in 2003 with the invasion of iraq by a united statesled coalition that overthrew the government of saddam hussein.
Iran retaliates iran retaliates with bombing of iraq. To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline overview on the bottom. February 2 the beginning of the siege of fallujah 2016 february 19 preparations for the hit offensive 2016 march. The sufi mystic sheikh adi journeys to the kurdish mountains in iraq.
Iraniraq war, 198088, protracted military conflict between iran and iraq. The best books on the history of iraq five books expert. Ali a allawi combines the rigour of an historian with the knowledge of a senior politician in one of the first governments in iraq after the overthrow of saddam hussein. A suicide bomber kills at least 60 people and wounds 70 others after ramming his explosivesladen truck into a security checkpoint at one of entrances to the iraqi city of hillah, south of. Here, william welsh presents a first gulf war timeline of events that outlines the entire conflict, from the iraqi invasion on august 2, 1990 to the negotiated ceasefire on february 28, 1991.
Iraq retaliates against the kurds for supporting iran during the iraniraq war, and through operation anfal slaughters civilians or forces them to relocate. This week marks the 10year anniversary of the start of the iraq war. Politics world business tech health time health entertainment science newsfeed living sports history the time vault magazine ideas time labs photography videos the goods press room the 100 most influential people next generation leaders person of the year top of the world. Iraq comes under british mandate after the fall of the ottoman empire in 1918 1921.
The iraqi democracy and civil rights campaigner says the iraniraq war is one of the single largest unappreciated great events of modern middle eastern history. The ottomans are allied with the central powers of germany and austria. He is also the longtime director of research at the international strategic studies. In the postwar carve up of the spoils of conquest between the victorious imperialist powers, britain gets iraq as well as palestine, france gets syria and lebanon. Lets have a look at the five books you have chosen about iraq.
The pro war camp constantly warn against repeating the mistakes of appeasement. Although by december 2006 president bush had indicated his inclination to increase the number of troops in iraq, questionsin particular, the exact number of troops to be addedremained unsettled. The following is a timeline of major events during the iraq war, following the 2003 invasion of iraq. During operation desert shield later desert storm, the united states led 34 countries in a fight to stop iraqs annexation of kuwait. Iraqs defense minister said that his country was seeking to buy f16 fighter jets from the united states, while his american counterpart, defense secretary robert m. A history of the coalition provisional authority siddharth mohandas isbn. By then there was already unambiguous evidence indicating the urgency of defusing the imminent danger posed by iraq and its primary allies in the growing terrorist conspiracy. A new history of the thirty years war, recommends books to read for a nuanced picture of europes cataclysmic 17thcentury conflict.
Nov 15, 2005 iraq s history with chemical, biological and nuclear weapons commonly referred to as weapons of mass destruction wmd is a story of development, war, deception and surprise. During the eight years between iraqs formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and irans acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a. Prepares for conflict, 2001 national security archive electronic briefing book no. If not solace, they offer at least a measure of wisdom for those of us who have the responsibility of remembering and understanding what happened. M1a1 abrams pose for a photo under the hands of victory in grand festivities square, baghdad, iraq. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online. The week of the 15th anniversary of the iraq war is ending. The iraniraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. Every week well be bringing you oneoff documentaries and series from the worlds top broadcasters, includi. However, few american adults know or understand the rich cultural history or the political forces that have shaped modern iraq. Peter wilson, chichele professor of the history of war at oxford university and author of the most recent general history of the war, europes tragedy. The best history books five books expert recommendations.
In baghdad, the iraqi defense minister, abdel qader mohammed jassim, said buying the jets would be a. Mar 18, 2020 on this day in 2003, the united states, along with coalition forces primarily from the united kingdom, initiates war on iraq. Security council adopted resolution 1441 which prohibits. Your first is the occupation of iraq, an insiders account of the iraqi government following the american invasion. Iraqs aim was to gain control of the shatt alarab waterway, and perhaps the iranian oil fields as well. Oif was authorized when iraq was found to be in breach of u. A brief history of the war month by month, quote by quote.
The most recent war, americas engagement in afghanistan and iraq following the 2001 attack on the world trade center, is the most protracted war in american. Iraq invades iran iraq invades iran at eight points on, and bombs iranian airfields, military installations and economic targets sep 23, 1980. Since the early 1990s, iraq and its former dictator, saddam hussein, has remained a fixture in the newspaper headlines of the western world. Jan 11, 2020 15 years after the iraq war began, the death toll is still murky march 20, 2003.