iraq war, 2003-

John Crawford, a Florida National Guardsman called up in autumn 2002, tells the story of his tour of duty in Iraq, a stint that was supposed to be three to six months but lasted over a year, discussing his experiences dealing with everything from supply inadequacies and command mismanagements to cleaning up dismembered people on the streets and other realities of the war.

Presents the findings of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group, which was formed in 2006 to examine the situation in Iraq and offer suggestions for the American military's future involvement in the region.

Reveals how the American government is using private teams of contractors, snipers, armies, and assassins in the War on Terror, discussing the role these private teams have played in the conflict in the Middle East over the last three years.

Recounts the true story of the first American to be killed in the Iraq War, chronicling the life of Marine Lieutenant Shane Childers and exploring what his death meant for his family, his fellow soldiers, and the country.

Contains nearly two hundred watercolors and drawings of life in Baghdad from May 2003 to October 2004, depicting American soldiers and Iraqi civilians, and includes written observations by the artist.

A collection of personal accounts in which photographers, journalists, and reporters describe what was like covering the war in Iraq.

Contains writings by various authors in which they examine aspects of the United States' war with Iraq.

Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore shares letters he received from American soldiers and veterans of the war in Iraq, and members of their families, in response to his anti-Bush film "Fahrenheit 9/11.".

A collection of essays in which leading scholars and analysts explore the global impact of the Iraq War, discussing how the war has tested relations between countries and created new allies and enemies.